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Struggling to cope SELF-HARMING DOWN AMONG SOME GROUPS, UP AMONG OTHERS, STUDY SUGGESTS BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Children and youth in Alberta going to emergency rooms for self-harming behaviour were more often from families who received government subsidies, according to a new University of
Alberta study. The self-harming included anything from cutting to asphyxiation. The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry study published in the March edition of the Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine looked at 6,000 hospital visits of young patients from 2002 until 2011.
“We can’t confirm whether they wanted to die or not. We do know that the intent was to harm oneself,” said Amanda Newton, lead study author and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics. But it would be reasonable to say that some wanted to end their lives and some were self-harming as a mal-
adaptive coping strategy, she said. The average age of patients was 16. The study found First Nations children and youth, who only represented six per cent of Alberta’s youngsters, made up 16 per cent of all visits for self-harming.
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JAMIE BOUTIN OF RED DEER ENJOYS SWIMMING BUT WORRIES THE CITY OF RED DEER COULD IMPOSE A BAN ON MONOFINS
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BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer woman is a mermaid on a mission. Jamie Boutin, 30, regularly swims wearing a mermaid tail with a monofin on her feet at Michener Aquatic Centre. She says people have the wrong idea about the diving apparatus that has been banned in Edmonton public pools. First of all, mermaid tails and fins are not toys. “I think that is part of the problem, people thinking they are a toy,” Boutin said on Tuesday. “As long as you know what you’re
doing, it’s not dangerous. But if you don’t have the proper supervision, it could be.” That’s why mermaids like Boutin
generally don’t need them but it’s for safety reasons, and my pool is happy with that so they continue to let me swim.
‘I PERSONALLY FEEL THAT IF YOU’RE A PARENT AND YOU’RE BUYING YOUR KID THAT TYPE OF THING, YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED TO GET ON YOUR SWIM SUIT AND GET IN THE POOL WITH YOUR KID. LIFEGUARDS ARE TRAINED BUT NONE OF THEM HAVE EVER BEEN TRAINED TO HAUL UP A MERMAID.’ — JAMIE BOUTIN
always swim with someone. “We have somebody in the pool not in a tail, just for our assistance. We
“I personally feel that if you’re a parent and you’re buying your kid that type of thing, you need to be prepared
to get on your swim suit and get in the pool with your kid. Lifeguards are trained but none of them have ever been trained to haul up a mermaid.” Boutin was by her nine-year-old daughter’s side when she was learning how to swim with a monofin. “It’s quite easy to learn if you have somebody right there with you.” She said Calgary is testing swimmers before they are allowed to use the equipment in a public pool, and that makes sense for children. “Kids like to push boundaries a lot. In the water, that’s not the appropriate place to be doing that.”
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Perjury trial in the hands of the judge BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer woman was under duress when she took responsibility for a murder she didn’t commit at her then-boyfriend’s trial, her lawyer says. But the Crown argues that Janessa Desire Eliuk is not a credible witness, nor were the threats to harm her legitimate enough for a sustained duress defence. The 26-year-old is charged with perjury. Closing arguments were heard on Tuesday by Justice Sheila Martin in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Martin
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will give her verdict this morning. Defence counsel Tyson Dahlem conceded that Eliuk perjured herself in February 2008, while on the stand in the second-degree murder trial of thenboyfriend Paul Lionel White. White was accused of stabbing Grant Shoemaker 35 times, killing him. However, Dahlem said Eliuk’s testimony was given under duress. She was being threatened by White and his roommate Kenny Deck. The two presented Eliuk with the plan to have her admit to the murder on the stand during White’s trial. The plan was presented during a visit at the Red Deer Remand Centre. Deck told her if she didn’t like the idea, she could
meet his friends on the street. Eliuk testified she took this as a threat to her safety. She also testified that White threatened to have his family write police statements saying Eliuk murdered Shoemaker. And he threatened to take steps to have Eliuk’s son taken away. Dahlem said these threats were real and show Eliuk testified under duress. Eliuk was 19 when she testified, and Dahlem said any teen would respond badly to the situation, particularly a teenage mom whose boyfriend, and father of the child, was on trial for murder.
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Courtroom packed for preliminary hearing The man accused of killing a little boy and his grandparents frantically scribbled notes as a preliminary hearing began Tuesday. Story on PAGE A3
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FLYBOARDING CRASH A Central Alberta man was seriously injured after testing flyboarding equipment over Sylvan Lake on Sunday afternoon. Sylvan Lake RCMP arrived at the lakeshore at about 12:45 p.m. to find an injured man being treated by emergency workers. The man, who worked for a local flyboarding rental business, was testing equipment that uses jets of water to lift and propel operators up into the air, over the lake. He fell about three metres into shallow water. Cpl. James Allemekinders said the flyboard operator suffered a spinal-cord injury after plunging, head-first, into only about a metre of water. He was taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre with a broken back, but Allemekinders said the injured man is expected to make a full recovery. Occupational Health and Safety is investigating. Photo by JEFF STOKOE/ Advocate staff
ously, tread water for two minutes, and swim confidently while wearing the equipment. “We just manage it with the lens of safety. We don’t want the person to get hurt or any of the other patrons to get hurt,” Greba said. Not a lot of people have used mermaid gear at city pools, she said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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MERMAID: ‘Lots of kids love it’ For about a year, Boutin has been swimming in Michener’s dive tank and participating in lane swimming where lifeguards know she is a capable swimmer in her tail and fins. “They are so nice there. I am very luck to be able to do that there.” But she does worry that the pool, which is operated by the City of Red Deer, could eventually impose a mermaid ban. “Red Deer tends to follow suit with what Edmonton does and I’m scared they’re going to do the same thing, then I’ll have nowhere to swim.” Boutin said she has wanted to be a mermaid since she was little girl. The Little Mermaid is her favourite movie. And she is not the only mermaid in Alberta. There are other mermaids and even a merman. “We connect over the Internet. It’s nice to have a community to talk about your tails and the things you do. It’s just like any other community, any other interest group. We just like to pretend we’re mythical creatures for a while.” She said some mermaids volunteer with the Make A Wish Foundation to help sick children and some try to bring attention to preserving the ocean. Professional mermaids swim at events like birthday parties and weddings. And many visitors at Michener Aquatic Centre enjoy sharing their pool with a mermaid, Boutin said. “Lots of kids love it. I have had lot of adults tell me it’s adorable. I have people stopping and taking pictures.” Tammy Greba, recreation facility supervisor with the City of Red Deer, said the city is not banning the mermaid gear from public pools. But users are tested to make sure they can swim 25 metres continu-
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But Crown prosecutor Carolyn Ayre called Eliuk’s testimony unreliable. She pointed to a conversation that was recorded legally by a third party where Eliuk called herself a pathological liar. The judge asked both lawyers to comment on Eliuk’s reference during the perjury trial to a “story with additions.” Before Shoemaker was killed in 2005, Eliuk told White that Shoemaker had forced her to perform oral sex on him. However, the truth was that the sex was Eliuk’s idea and partway through, she started to feel bad. Ayre said it reinforced Eliuk’s unreliability as a witness. Dahlem said the story wasn’t the main issue before the court. Ayre contended that even though Eliuk said she was threatened, there is no evidence that there was a substantiated threat to Eliuk’s well-being. The verbal threats were not specific about physical harm and the threat from White was about legal action. Ayre said Eliuk’s actions were voluntary. She had the chance to speak with duty counsel on the day she testified. Before she took the stand, Justice Dennis Thomas — who presided over White’s first trial — warned Eliuk about the consequences of perjury. Eliuk had many opportunities to do the right thing by contacting police, talking with a lawyer or even sheriffs on the day she testified, Ayre said.
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“It confirms to us that we need to have culturalsensitive assessments. We need to think about particular subgroups of kids and what might make them more vulnerable than other children and try to tailor our policies and programs to their needs. Potentially not a generic one-size-fits-all approach and thinking about specific things certain kids need to help keep them safe and to replace self-harming behaviours with more productive coping strategies,” Newton said. Research showed the rate of self-harming behaviour made up 19 per cent of all mental health visits by youth to emergency rooms in 2002-03. By 2011-12, that number had dropped to 13 per cent. “Overall, we’re seeing the rates go down for self harm, but for some groups why are they going up? Is it because we don’t have enough services? Maybe. Is it that stigma has decreased for certain groups of kids? Maybe. It’s probably very multi-pronged in terms of why we’re seeing increases among certain groups.” Newton was assisted by Conrad Tsang, a U of A medical student. Research was supported by funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Tsang received support from Alberta Innovates Health Solutions, and the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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White was convicted of second-degree murder at the conclusion of that trial. He appealed and a second trial was granted. That second trial ended in a mistrial. Before a third trial occurred, White pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He was sentenced to 18 years jail but with pretrial custody considerations, he had a little more than seven years left to serve when he pleaded guilty in 2012. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
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Courtroom packed for hearing BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The man accused of killing a little boy and his grandparents nearly one year ago frantically scribbled notes and watched intensely as his preliminary hearing began Tuesday in Calgary. Douglas Garland was arrested last year following the disappearance of Alvin and Kathy Liknes and five-yearold Nathan O’Brien. Garland, 55, wore a blue prison jumpsuit and had shackles around his feet. Dozens of friends and family members of the three victims packed the courtroom. Many sat staring at the accused. Garland averted his eyes from the public gallery and focused on the witnesses who were called to testify. A publication ban is in place on all evidence presented during the hearing, which is being held to determine if the case should go to trial. “I applied for a ban on publication because, as this is just a preliminary inquiry, I don’t want any of the evidence disseminated out should this
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Boater helps rescue five adults, three children FOX CREEK — RCMP are crediting a boater with helping rescue several people stranded in a lake in northern Alberta. Officers say a family of seven were out on Iosegun Lake near Fox Creek on Sunday afternoon when their fishing boat capsized. Two adults swam about 100 metres to shore, dragging along their oneyear-old granddaughter and threeyear-old grandson. They used a cellphone to call for help, saying three others were still in the cold water. Mounties say that when they arrived, a man who was hauling his boat out of the water volunteered his vessel for the search. He then helped find a couple and their six-year-old boy in the partially submerged hull of their boat. He also helped pick up a fisherman who was found nearby clinging to the side of his kayak. All eight people, who had been wearing life-jackets, were taken back to the boat launch and warm vehicles.
matter ever go to trial,� Garland’s lawyer, Kim Ross said outside court. “The ban on publication includes any Facebook, any Tweeting. Anything that puts it out there in the public domain.� The hearing is scheduled for two weeks. Garland faces two counts of firstdegree murder and one of second-degree murder, although the bodies of the three family members have not been found. Nathan had been sleeping over with his grandparents last June, after they held an estate sale at their Calgary home in advance of a move to Edmonton and then Mexico. When his mother arrived to pick up Nathan the next morning, no one was home. Police have said there was evidence of a violent encounter in the house, but have not disclosed a motive. Investigators have combed through several properties surrounding the area near Airdrie, north of Calgary, where Garland lived. A search last year went on for weeks and police resumed looking for evidence in the same area in March. Some showed effects of possible hypothermia but did not go to hospital. “The three kids were in the worst case of hypothermia — blue lips, shivering from head to toe,� said Const. Julie Lefebvre, an officer on the rescue boat. She said towels and dry T-shirts were used to help warm them up. “I took my own jacket and shirt and wrapped it around the kids. And I held the one-year-old against me so she would warm up quicker.� Lefebvre said the search on the lake took about 10 minutes. Had the boat not been available, officers would have had to search for another or wait for wildlife officials. It could been a tragedy, added Sgt. Warren Wright. He called the man with the boat, who wants to be anonymous, “a hero.� “Rescue efforts would have been considerably delayed had he not been there at the right place, right time and unconditionally volunteered himself and his powerful boat. “Each one of them owe him a debt of gratitude.�
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Douglas Garland is escorted into a Calgary police station in connection with the disappearance of Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents in Calgary on July 14, 2014. traffic stop. Police said a citizen called them about a possible impaired driver at about 9:30 p.m. Monday. They said two officers pulled over a vehicle on the city’s east side and shots were fired during a “confrontation with the members.� The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, which looks into policeinvolved shootings, said the 31-yearold driver had a sawed-off shotgun when he and police got into an altercation. Executive director Susan Hughson said Tuesday that the male driver died at the scene, and the shotgun was recovered. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday. Hughson said the injured officer remains in hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. ASIRT said its investigation contin-
ues and no other information will be released. Edmonton police Chief Rod Knecht told reporters that the wounded officer, who has been on the city force for eight years, has a non-life-threatening injury to his lower body. “I visited with our member at hospital. He is heavily sedated but is in good spirits and appears to be doing well.� Investigators have not released the dead man’s name. No other officers were hurt. Knecht said stopping vehicles is one of the most dangerous aspects of an officer’s job. “When we stop a car, such as in this type of situation, you don’t know who’s in the vehicle and what they have been doing, or what they’re planning on doing. This is just another example of a simple traffic stop that turns into something.�
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The debate over debates In the debate over the leaders debates of the upcoming federal campaign, common sense suggests that the public interest would be best served by ensuring that they are available to the largest possible audience. Over and above any other consideration, the debates have been a powerful tool to raise public awareness in the lead-up to CHANTAL elections. More HÉBERT than 14 million viewers tuned in for the two televised encounters before the 2011 election. Logic would also dictate that regardless of their official language, all Canadians should have easy access to the debates in English and in French. Voters should be able to see for themselves how each leader interacts in the other language with the other so-called solitude. It should be a given that francophones who live outside Quebec be
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able to watch debates in their own language on television as well as online and that the leaders discuss themes in terms that are not essentially Quebeccentric. For all their imperfections, the debates that Canada’s main television networks jointly produced in the past met those fundamental objectives. Any substitute formula should, at a minimum, meet them too. That is not to argue that the format cannot be improved or that there should not be more debates, in a variety of venues. But the overall goal of any reform should be to expand the election conversation, not restrict it. The latest Conservative proposal fails that test. Rather than build on an already large audience, it stands to fragment it. The plan would theoretically see Prime Minister Stephen Harper participate in more debates — as many as three in English and two in French — as long as the consortium of major broadcasters is not in charge of any of them. There is no reasonable rationale for such an exclusion. On the contrary, the last two Quebec provincial campaigns have demonstrated that thinking out of the de-
bate box need not lead to an either/or proposition of the kind put forward by the ruling party this week. Those campaigns featured two debates: one jointly produced by RadioCanada and Télé-Québec along more traditional lines and another on TVA a week later that featured a different format. The result was an enriched election conversation rather than a truncated one. By contrast, under the Conservative plan, TVA would alone produce one of the French-language debates. That’s fine as far as Quebec goes but the province’s main private network does not reach far beyond its borders. By excluding Radio-Canada from the list of organizations whose invitation to debate they would consider, the Conservatives stand to limit access to the French-language debate(s) outside Quebec to those who can stream it on a computer. In English as in French, it is hard to see how the argument of a multichannel universe justifies cutting out Canada’s largest broadcast news organizations — including its national public broadcaster — from taking an active hand in the exercise. The Conservative proposal has been cast as an attempt to trap Liberal
Leader Justin Trudeau into taking part in more than the usual two debates. Based on Trudeau’s question period performance, conventional wisdom has it that he will be at a net disadvantage on the leaders’ podium. But Harper’s bid, as it now stands, is more certain to lower the profile of the debates and hence the risk that they could turn into a game-changer for one of his opponents than to put Trudeau on the spot. It would be imprudent to assume that this is just a game of chicken that could yet see the Conservatives relent rather than have the other leaders debate — at the invitation of the consortium — in Harper’s absence. The next election is set to feature a three-way national battle on a scale unprecedented in the past and the Conservatives’ re-election prospects rest heavily on a division of the opposition vote in their favour. Harper may feel that he has more to gain from letting NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Trudeau spend a few evenings in prime time going for each other’s jugular than from sparring with them. But whatever the thinking behind all this is, it is not based on the best interest of voters. Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.
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Whisker charity seeks site for fundraising garage sale Whisker Rescue Society of Alberta is a registered charity and has been an integral part of the Red Deer animal welfare community by finding homes for over 2000 homeless cats since 2008. We have been trying to establish some annual fundraising events to help with medical expenses such as spaying and neutering, one being a summer garage sale. It is very popular and a great fundraiser for Whisker. As yet, however, we have been unsuccessful in securing a location. We are looking to rent a space in Red Deer of between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet, with washrooms and parking for one month, preferably July or August. We are positive that the purrfect location is out there and we are hopeful that this fundraiser will come together for us. If you could help us in any way, please contact Diane 403-347-1251 or 403-318-9448, or at dicat@live.ca. Susan Scott Red Deer
The limits of African democracy Part of the army rebelled in Burundi last week, not to overthrow the constitution but to save it. The revolt failed after two days of shooting in the capital, Bujumbura, and the generals who led it surrendered. “I hope they won’t kill us,” said the coup leader, Major-General Godefroid Niyombare. But like much else in Burundi, that remains up in the air. Burundi, a small, densely populated country (10 million people) in the centre of Africa, has had a relatively good 10 years. After a 12-year civil war that killed 300,000 people, a deal was struck at Arusha in 2005 that made the leader of the Hutu rebel group, Pierre Nkurunziza, the president, but divided the army equally GWYNNE between Hutus and Tutsis. DYER It was a messy compromise, since Hutus are 80 per cent of the population and Tutsis only 15 per cent. However, it avoided the much worse carnage in neighbouring Rwanda, a country with the same ethnic mix where 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were murdered in three months in 1994, so it was worth it. Nkurunziza was appointed president of Burundi for five years (there was no time for an election at the end of a civil war), but he ran successfully for a second term in the 2010 election. The trouble started when he announced early this year that he intended to run for a third term as president in the election due this June. The new (2005) constitution says that presidents may only serve for two terms.
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The two-term limit became standard in the new democracies that spread across Africa in the 1990s, and by 10 years ago 34 African countries had put it into their constitutions. It is an attempt to end the “Big Man” phenomenon in African politics and make peaceful political change possible, but it does not always work. In the last quarter-century, 18 African presidents have reached the two-term limit. Only eight of them stepped down without first trying to amend the constitution and abolish or change the term limit. As President Mathieu Kerekou of Benin remarked ruefully: “If you don’t leave power, power will leave you.” But 10 other presidents did try to amend the constitution in order to stay past two terms, and seven of them succeeded. Moreover, all the presidents who managed to change the constitution also won the subsequent election, most notably Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, who famously said in 1986 that “No African president should be in power for more than 10 years.” Museveni has now been in power for 29 years, and is preparing for the next election. So the glass is at best half-full, although longserving President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso was chased from power by popular protests last year when he tried to amend the constitution to give himself another term. But here comes Pierre Nkurunziza, who cannot bring himself to stop being president after only two terms. Burundi is exactly the wrong place to do this sort of thing. The country’s relative peace and modest prosperity depend on everybody being confident that the inter-ethnic killing is really over. That in turn depends on everybody observing the terms of the power-sharing deal between Hutus and Tutsis worked out at Arusha 10 years ago. Nkurunziza was already showing signs of dissat-
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isfaction with the deal. Last year, he tried and failed to change the part of the constitution that guarantees positions for the minority Tutsi group in all government institutions. His party’s youth wing, the Imbonerakure, has recently been given weapons, and its resemblance to the Interahamwe militia that did much of the killing in Rwanda makes many people uneasy. The first step in his plan for holding onto power was to get the Constitutional Court to decide that he had not really served two terms, because for the first term he was appointed by parliament, not elected by the people. The Constitutional Court agreed — although one of its judges then fled the country and said that they had all been bullied and threatened into giving that judgment. Last month, the chair of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, questioned the decision by the Burundi court, saying the Arusha peace accord clearly stated a president should not seek a third term. More recently the African Union called for the postponement of the Burundi election, currently scheduled for June. And of course the protesters have been out in the streets of Bujumbura every day, although at least 20 have been killed already. Even after the failed coup (which they deny any connection with) some of them are still going out to protest. But Burundi is clearly drifting back towards a civil war, if not an actual genocide. More than 50,000 people fled the country just last week in fear of what is to come. The time to put pressure on Nkurunziza to back off and obey the law is now; later may be too late. It should come above all from African countries and institutions, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt if the major providers of aid to Burundi also made their views known loudly and clearly. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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OTTAWA — Allegations of RCMP wrongdoing related to the illegal destruction of long run registry records are under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police. It’s the latest twist in an unprecedented battle between the Conservative government and an independent officer of parliament whose job is to safeguard Canadians’ access to government records. Information commissioner Suzanne Legault issued a special report last week revealing she’d recommended in March that charges be laid against the RCMP for the destruction of long-gun registry records that were part of an active investigation. The Harper government responded by retroactively rewriting the law, backdating the changes and burying the amendment in an omnibus budget bill it introduced earlier this month. Legault calls that a “perilous precedent” that could be used by governments to retroactively rewrite laws on everything from spending scandals to electoral fraud. While the Conservatives press ahead with an omnibus bill that will retroactively erase the offence from the books, Justice Minister Peter MacKay’s office has confirmed that it sent Legault’s findings to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada last week, which in turn handed the file over to an investigative agency. “It will be looked at by a senior investigator,” Sgt. Peter Leon of the OPP said late Tuesday, confirming an investigation will take place. That doesn’t mean charges will necessarily be laid. “The Attorney General of Canada is not responsible for laying charges,” MacKay’s spokeswoman Clarissa Lamb said in an email Tuesday. The public prosecutor’s office would only say that it has passed on the file. “We don’t direct an investigation,” said spokesman Dan Brien. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said the Mounties were just respecting the will of Parliament
when they destroyed gun records that were subject to an active access-to-information request and investigation by the information commissioner. However the events in question took place before a Conservative bill to end the now-defunct, long-gun registry had been passed by the House of Commons in April 2012. To cover the RCMP’s tracks, the government’s most recent budget bill exempts all long gun registry records from the Access to Information Act, as well as any investigations, complaints or judicial proceedings related to those records — and backdates the changes to October 2011, when the bill to end the long gun registry was first introduced in Parliament. That’s cause for a parliamentary investigation, the official Opposition NDP said Tuesday and they’re requesting that the Commons ethics committee study the matter. “It doesn’t matter what party you’re in, the issue of being able to retroactively change laws to protect a government agency or department that was involved in illegally shredding documents would set a very, very dangerous precedent for future governments,” New Democrat Charlie Angus, a member of the committee on access to information, privacy and ethics, said in an interview. “This is staggering on a number of levels.” The NDP motion for the ethics committee requests that the Justice Department produce “all of its documents relating to this case” and that MacKay, Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson, among others, be called to testify. A spokesman for Blaney would not say whether the minister would agree to attend committee hearings on what he called a “technical amendment.” Patricia Davidson, the Conservative vice-chair of the ethics committee, was not immediately available for comment.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s new greenhouse gas emissions targets may not win him any raves at next month’s G7 summit, but it could help him stave off a bit of criticism. Harper is expected to attend the June leaders’ summit where his German hosts will focus on climate change as their neighbour and fellow G7 member, France, prepares to host a major environmental summit in December. Canada has faced widespread international criticism for being a climate- change laggard, but last week the Harper government announced it would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. France and Germany are holding their cards tight on that announcement. For now, the United States is says it wants see more before it passes judgment. Barry Rabe, a climate policy expert at the University of Michigan, says Canada’s target appears more ambitious than expected, but is still not enough to win plaudits in foreign capitals. The target may be an indication that Canada is sensitive to some of the past international criticism it has faced because it was higher than expected, he said. “This is not trivial,” he said. “It’s more than we might have anticipated, but I don’t know it’s going to leave jaws agape in Washington or anywhere else.” Neither the French nor German governments have made any public comment on the Canadian announcement of what is called its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions or INDC. A U.S. government official, who commented on the condition of anonymity, offered only the faintest praise in response to Friday’s announcement by Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death stemming from lobster dispute “The people on this boat, for years they had been subjected to menace, abuse by Mr. Boudreau cutting traps and (making threats) over many years,” he said outside court. “You have to have a psychiatrist to evaluate your client and get an opinion to see if it is or isn’t going to affect sentencing.” Samson, who has been living in Halifax on bail, was allowed by the judge to return to his home in D’Escousse until the sentencing hearing. An agreed statement of facts read in court Tuesday says the Twin Maggies left the wharf in Arichat at about 5 a.m. for a day of lobster fishing when the boat’s crew came upon Boudreau’s boat on the water. The document says the crew was in the Mackerel Cove area when they spotted an object and recognized it as Boudreau’s 4.3-metre speedboat. James Landry and Samson had an ongoing suspicion that Boudreau had been interfering with their lobster traps, the statement says. Landry, who is Samson’s father-in-law, used a rifle to shoot at Boudreau’s boat four times, hitting him once in the leg, the document says. When he fired the second shot Boudreau tried to get away but his propeller got tangled in rope, causing his boat to sit idle.
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The captain of a lobster boat pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter, admitting that he rammed the speedboat of another fisherman who he suspected was tampering with his lobster traps off the coast of Nova Scotia before the man was dragged out to sea and never seen again. Dwayne Matthew Samson of D’Escousse, N.S., was originally charged with second-degree murder in the death of 43-year-old Phillip Boudreau on June 1, 2013. He entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Port Hawkesbury, where a sentencing hearing is scheduled for two days in August. Crown prosecutor Shane Russell said he will seek a sentence in the “double digits” for Samson, while defence lawyer Nash Brogan said he will argue for a sentence between seven and nine years. Samson was one of four people charged in the case. Samson’s wife Carla, who owns the lobster boat the Twin Maggies, and Craig Landry are both facing a charge of accessory after the fact. In January, James Landry was given a 14-year prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter, although he was charged with second-degree murder. He has filed an appeal of the sentence. Russell said Landry’s manslaughter conviction influenced Samson’s case. “A jury got to hear all of those facts and from the Crown’s standpoint, that was the stronger (case) of the two accused,” Russell said outside court. “The Crown respects the original jury decision.” Brogan said he will call a psychiatrist during the sentencing hearing Follow us on Facebook to see all our news as an expert witness.
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Slippery slope UP TO 185,000 JOBS COULD BE LOST IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY THIS YEAR, STUDY SAYS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Shrinking budgets in the oil and gas industry could lead to as many as 185,000 direct and indirect job losses in Canada this year, according to a new study by an industry group. The report, released Tuesday by the labour market division of Enform, says the potential losses would represent a 25 per cent drop in the number of jobs the sector supports and are the result of major budget cuts in the oilpatch. The industry is expected to spend $94 billion this year, down from $125 billion last year, the study said. While Alberta would be the hardest hit by any cuts, the pain will extend across Canada, says Carol Howes, director of Enform’s labour market division. “Certainly the impact is fairly significant in terms of various provinces and various industries feeling the oil price downturn,” Howes said. The expected cutbacks are similar in scale to what happened in the 2009 downturn, but back then the industry recovered fairly quickly as the global economy rebounded. She says the current downturn is more directly tied to the drop in the oil price.
The study says engineering construction firms are the most vulnerable, with roughly 75,000 jobs on the line, while exploration and development drilling could account for as many as 26,000. Howes says oil and gas companies are increasingly looking at creative ways to avoid cutting staff including job sharing and shorter work weeks. “Companies are really trying to balance that longterm objective of maintaining workforces and the short-term reduction in oil prices,” she said. The study is based on spending patterns from previous years and what oil and gas companies have already committed to spend in 2015. Howes says the study’s findings are similar to others done recently but it looks at all of Canada and at more job categories. The job figures include anyone employed by an oil and gas company as well as anyone who sells directly to those in the industry. “It may be the helicopter pilot who’s flying for the industry,” says Howes. “But it might not necessarily be the person who works down the road in a restaurant.”
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK CALGARY — It’s been a rough ride for Canada’s oil sector since the middle of last year. In June 2014, the U.S. benchmark crude price averaged US$105.79 a barrel. By January of this year, it had shrivelled to just US$47.22 — a drop of about 55 per cent. West Texas Intermediate crude has since been climbing closer to US$60, but executives in the oilpatch aren’t holding out hope for sustained recovery just yet. Crude prices fell steadily throughout the second half of 2014 amid burgeoning North American production and tepid global demand. But the trajectory got much steeper in late November, when the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries opted to keep up its output quotas, rather than cut them in order to put a floor under prices. The move was interpreted as a way to put more costly competitors, like U.S. shale oil producers, out of business.
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Loonie, oil creating uncertainty: top bank BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The recent rise in oil prices and the exchange rate are adding to uncertainty about the direction of the country’s economy, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz said Tuesday. In prepared remarks of a speech Poloz was to deliver in Charlottetown, he said the central bank will have to carefully monitor how companies and households react to such shifts and other financial developments over the coming months. “Of course, I must underscore how uncertain the outlook is,” said Poloz’s speech for the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce. Poloz has said his fingers are crossed that the economy — still hurting from the late-2014 oil slump — will bounce back in the second quarter after he predicted zero growth for the first three months of this year. The plunge in crude prices prompted the bank to lower its trend-setting interest rate in January to 0.75 per cent from one per cent as a way to help cushion the economic blow for the oil-exporting country. The surprise change to the overnight rate blindsided markets. Poloz warned Tuesday that there’s still a risk lower oil prices could have a greater impact on the economy than expected. “While it was clear that the oil-price shock represented a setback, it has been no simple task to figure out how far off course it is taking us, or for how long,” he said. “Recent events make it clear that we live in an uncertain world.” But Poloz also pointed to the emerging positives he has seen in recent batches of economic data. He highlighted what he said are promising signs in areas such as non-energy exports, tourism and the labour market, which has seen a drop in long-term unemployment. The governor said he hopes to see more business investment as existing companies make improvements to their operations and new firms are created. New companies, he added, tend to be more productive, more innovative and are often “prime creators” of jobs. “The Canadian rebound hasn’t been as quick as we’d like, but recent data have been encouraging,” said Poloz, who expects the economy to return to full capacity around the end of 2016.
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Rancher Scott Reid checks a newborn calf at his family’s ranch near Cremona on Tuesday. Canada will likely be able to impose retaliatory tariffs against the United States by late summer or early fall, if Washington doesn’t repeal its country of origin labelling rules.
U.S. moves to avert trade war over meat labelling laws BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. lawmakers hopes to move swiftly to avoid a trade war with Canada. Members of a congressional committee have introduced a bill that would repeal American meatlabelling standards. The move from the House agriculture committee came a day after the World Trade Organization found the standards violated international trade law. Canada and Mexico are seeking to slap tariffs on a wide range of American goods, unless the U.S. Congress changes the rules. The new bill would repeal the requirement that beef, pork and poultry sold in the U.S. be labelled with the country where the animals were born,
raised and slaughtered. Canada and Mexico blame the rule for reducing exports and major business groups in the U.S. also criticize it for complicating the sorting process. The Canadian government said Tuesday it is serious about retaliation. “In light of the WTO’s final decision and due to the fact that this discriminatory measure remains in place, our governments will be seeking authorization from the WTO to take retaliatory measures against U.S. exports,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said. The sponsors of the American bill sponsors expressed optimism that it would have enough votes to pass the House of Representatives and then also the Senate, where adoption could be a bit trickier. If it fails, Canada and Mexico are preparing to impose tariffs on a range of American goods including wine, cereal and frozen orange juice.
Insolvencies rising for the first time since the recession: report BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The number of Canadians who can’t pay their debts and are being forced into insolvency is on the rise for the first time since the recession, according to a report by CIBC. The bank says the cumulative number of insolvencies rose by 1.2 per cent in the six-month period ended in February. The overall increase came as personal bankruptcies fell by 4.7 per cent. However the number of proposals, where consumers negotiate to repay only a portion of their debt, rose by no less than nine per cent. CIBC economist Benjamin Tal noted the affect of lower oil prices is starting to show. The number of insolvencies in Manitoba and Saskatchewan rose by almost 11 per cent, while Alberta saw an increase of 6.5 per cent. In contrast, the number of insolvencies in Ontario fell by almost seven per cent. “Zooming in on the situation in Alberta, there are
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reasons to believe that the coming quarters will see continued deterioration,” Tal wrote in the report. Weak oil prices have prompted some of the industry’s biggest names to cut capital spending plans for this year and reduce staff in order to lower costs. For example, Trican Well Service announced last week that it would cut 2,000 people from its North American workforce, just the latest firm to make such a decision. Tal noted the shift to proposals followed changes in 2008 that increased to $250,000 from $75,000 the limit of non-mortgage debt that can be considered under such arrangements, making the option more attractive than bankruptcy. “The opposing trajectories of proposals and bankruptcies have led to a situation in which proposals now account for a record-high 50 per cent of total insolvencies,” Tal said. The Bank of Canada and others have suggested consumer debt is a key risk to the economy. A prolonged period of low interest rates has helped boost household debt to record levels. Statistics Canada reported earlier this year that house-
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holds in the fourth-quarter of last year owed about $1.63 in consumer credit, mortgage and non-mortgage loans for every dollar of disposable income. However, data also suggests that while Canadian families are borrowing more, that increase has come against a backdrop of rising asset values, notably real estate worth. Tal noted that if interest rates start to increase, the number of insolvencies could rise even further. “Given the increased sensitivity of Canadian households to higher interest rates, it is reasonable to expect that, as opposed to previous cycles, the upcoming interest rate tightening cycle will lead to a moderate increase in the insolvency rate,” Tal wrote. The CIBC report noted that delinquency rates continue to trend downward in all major types of borrowing, with the exception of lines of credit, where the delinquency rate has been on the rise in recent years. “This trajectory largely reflects transfer of risk from credit cards to lines of credit,” Tal wrote.
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Fried chicken chain resurrects Colonel Sanders NEW YORK — KFC is bringing back Colonel Sanders as the fried chicken chain seeks to refresh its image by harkening back to its past. Sanders, who founded KFC, will be played by Saturday Night Live alumnus Darrell Hammond in TV commercials. The real Colonel Harland Sanders died nearly 35 years ago, and KFC hasn’t featured him in TV ads for about 20 years. KFC also plans to redesign its restaurants with light fixtures shaped like chicken buckets and quotes from Colonel Sanders hanging on the wall. For customers that don’t know who Colonel Sanders is, KFC is giving them an online history lesson. At ColonelSanders.com, the fast food chain gives details about Colonel Sanders’ past, including that he dropped out of school in the sixth grade. There’s also a video game on the site featuring Sanders, who was born in 1890. It’s apparently a good time to be a marketing icon for a fast-food chain. The resurrection of Colonel Sanders comes a couple of weeks after rival McDonald’s said it would bring back its classic character, the Hamburglar, to TV ads. And Burger King’s creepy “King” character also made a cameo appearance at the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquaio earlier this month.
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Cdn — 81.75 cents US, down 1.43 cents Pound — C$1.8964, up 0.48 of a cent Euro — C$1.3636, down 1.27 cents Euro — US$1.1148, down three cents Oil futures: US$57.26 per barrel, down $2.17 (June contract) Gold futures: US$1,206.70 per oz., down $20.90 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.765 oz., down 27.5 cents $699.74 kg., down $8.85 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ’15 $5.00 higher $460.30; Nov ’15 $4.10 higher $453.30; Jan. ’16 $3.10 higher $453.10; March ’16 $2.30 higher $452.10; May ’16 $1.30 higher $451.60; July ’16 $1.00 higher $451.30; Nov. ’16 $1.00 higher $446.10; Jan. ’17 $1.00 higher $446.80; March ’17 $1.00 higher $446.80; May ’17 $1.00 higher $446.80; July ’17 $1.00 higher $448.20. Barley (Western): July ’15 unchanged $192.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $177.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $182.00; March ’16 unchanged $182.00; May ’16 unchanged $182.00; July ’16 unchanged $182.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $182.00; Dec. ’16 unchanged $182.00; March ’17 unchanged $182.00; May ’17 unchanged $182.00; July ’17 unchanged $182.00 Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 225,460 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 225,460.
Dissenters rev up pressure on Greek government ATHENS, Greece — Three senior members of Greece’s governing Syriza party late Monday urged the government to halt bailout repayments — and prepare the country for a possible euro exit. The group of dissenters, headed by the party’s former chief economist John Milios, warned that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ four-month-old government was being pressured by rescue lenders into abandoning election promises and continuing with austerity measures. “The government cannot be caught in a neoliberal trap,” Milios told a gathering of supporters. “This can only be broken if it is made clear that we intend to delay repayments. We cannot disappoint those who trusted us.” It was strongest challenge posed to Tsipras since the charismatic 40-yearold left-wing politician won general elections in January. Milios was joined by two party executive members, Sofia Papadogianni and Antonis Danavelos, who also backed a repayment freeze. “We must not be afraid. We must prepare for an exit from the euro. They will not expel us but we must be prepared,” Papadogianni said to applause from the crowd. Tsipas’ government is struggling to agree on a list of reforms creditors have demanded in return for bailout money that Greece needs to avoid defaulting on debts due next month. But he is facing pressure from within his party not to abandon election promises of ending austerity and demanding the cancellation of most of the bailout debt.
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Taxi drivers hold a demonstration through the streets of downtown against the ride-sharing app Uber on Tuesday in Montreal.
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STUDY: Based on January oil prices The study was also based on January oil prices, which averaged US$47 a barrel, while oil has recently been trading closer to US$60 a barrel. Jim Fearon, vice-president for Central Canada at recruitment firm Hays, says the bump in the oil price has given companies some breathing room. “It’s given companies time to pause and gather their thoughts and plan, without having to make too many kneejerk reactions,” he said. “Maybe we’ll see some companies starting to look at where they can spend money, get business-critical projects over the line,” said Fearon. “That could restrict or reduce the number of jobs that get lost.” Last week, drilling firm Trican Well Services announced 2,000 job cuts across North America. The move followed job cuts at many major oil and gas companies in recent months. Alberta’s unemployment rate was 5.5 per cent in April, the highest since mid-2011 but still far lower than the 7.3 per cent unemployment rate in the midst of the recession in late 2009. Oil was trading at around US$57 a barrel Tuesday, a far cry from the over US$100 a barrel it fetched in May of last year.
ROUGH RIDE: After the collapse Here is a look at the how the picture has changed for Canada before and after the oil collapse:
Jobs The downturn has led to thousands of job losses in the oil and gas sector and the industries that support it. The petroleum labour market information division of Enform says the Canadian economy could lose as many as 185,000 direct and indirect jobs related to the oil and gas industry — a 25 per cent decline from last year. Alberta is expected to bear the brunt, but the group says the pain would be felt across the country, with 20,000 job losses estimated in British Columbia and 14,000 in Ontario. With new projects being shelved amid the uncertainty, engineering firms are expected to absorb the biggest hit, with 75,000 potential job losses. The oilfield services sector has also
been hit particularly hard. The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors says each active drilling rig represents 135 direct and indirect jobs, many of which are in rural communities. — Precision Drilling, one of Canada’s biggest oilfield services firms, has said it has cut 2,500 positions in the field since November. — Trican Well Service has cut 2,000 employees from its North American workforce. Companies that explore for and produce oil and gas have made big cuts, too. — Oilsands giant Suncor Energy has cut 1,200 jobs — Shell Canada has cut up to 300 workers from its oilsands operations — Cenovus Energy has cut 800 jobs — Talisman Energy, before it was taken over by Spain’s Repsol, cut up to 200 jobs — ConocoPhillips Canada has announced 200 job cuts — Nexen Energy, a subsidiary of China’s CNOOC Ltd., has cut 300 jobs in Canada.
Rigs and wells The downturn is being felt acutely among oilfield service providers. When oil and gas producers slow down activity, it means less work for companies that are hired to operate drilling rigs and haul equipment. And for the work that is still being done, producers are putting pressure on their service providers to lower their rates. According to the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors, there are 203 active drilling rigs forecast for this year on average. That’s down from 370 last year. The percentage of the drilling rig fleet that’s active is expected to drop to just 26 per cent this year, down from 46 per cent last year. In October, the Petroleum Services Association of Canada expected 10,100 wells to be drilled in 2015. In April, it revised that forecast to 5,320 wells.
Investment Oil and gas producers are tightening their belts these days. That means deferring some big-ticket projects until the storm clouds clear and putting a sharper focus on costs. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers expects capital investment in Western Canada to total $46 billion in 2015, down from $69 billion the year before. In the oilsands, CAPP is expecting capital investment to be $25 billion, compared to $33 billion last year. In conventional oil and gas, spending is expected to decrease to $21 billion from $36 billion last year.
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Oilers find their man in McLellan HIRE FORMER SAN JOSE COACH TO LEAD TEAM BUT NOT READY TO TALK PLAYOFFS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Todd McLellan, named Tuesday as the new coach of hockey’s woebegone Edmonton Oilers, said he’s not even thinking about making the post-season right now. “We’re not going to talk about playoffs here,” said McLellan, sitting beside Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli for the announcement at a downtown hotel. “We’re going to talk about foundation. We’re going to talk about creating an identity and building towards it. “The playoff part of it exists after you accomplish those regular-season things, and we’ve got work to do there.” McLellan, 47, becomes the 14th head coach of the Oilers. The man from Melville, Sask., is the latest change in a sweeping front-office shakeup that followed the Oilers winning the draft lottery last month to give them the chance to draft generational junior hockey sensation Connor McDavid. McLellan takes over a team that has missed the playoffs for the last nine consecutive seasons, earning the reputation of a dysfunctional organization that drafts poorly outside the
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Todd McLellan speaks during a press conference after the Edmonton Oilers announced him as their new head coach in Edmonton on Tuesday. first round with little ability to develop players. The Oilers finished 28th this season with a 24-44-14 record. McLellan parted ways with the San Jose Sharks a month ago after coaching the team for seven seasons. He took them to the playoffs six times and made hockey’s final four twice. He has a career 311-163-66 coaching
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record in the regular season, but is 3032 in the playoffs. He becomes Edmonton’s sixth coach since 2009, and was asked about inheriting a culture of losing. “The past is the past,” said McLellan. “Neither of the gentlemen up here were involved in the past,” he added, gesturing to Chiarelli. Chiarelli joined the Oilers April 24 as general manager and president of hockey operations after being let go as general manager by the Boston Bruins. Chiarelli interviewed McLellan for the job recently in Prague, where McLellan was coaching Team Canada to a gold medal win at the IIHF World Hockey Championships. McLellan and Detroit’s Mike Babcock were considered the top two coaching candidates on the market, and Edmonton never asked permission to talk to Babcock. “I’ve been very impressed with (McLellan’s) teams over the years,” said Chiarelli. He said McLellan’s Sharks had a trademark style. “They were hard games. They were games where adjustments were being made all the time. They were heavy on the puck, and he (McLellan) really looked like he enjoyed coaching,” said
Chiarelli. McLellan said he’s still figuring out assistant coaches, including the fate of Todd Nelson, who was the Oilers interim head coach last season after Dallas Eakins was fired in December. McLellan said he’s already working to prepare McDavid for the pressure cooker of pro hockey by talking to Sidney Crosby about it at the Prague tournament. “I asked (Crosby) what it was like as a young 18-year-old coming up that way, and some of the hardships he may have had or didn’t have,” said McLellan. “It’s tough to be that player in this world, especially in a Canadian market, but Connor will be fine. “He is just one piece on the team. It’s going to be about the whole, not individuals.” McLellan takes over a team with a nucleus of talent starting with forwards like Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. But the roster is woefully weak in goal and on defence. Both McLellan and Chiarelli said because they are new, the slate is blank. “We’re starting from scratch,” said McLellan.
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RED DEER BOXER GETS MAIN EVENT FOR EDMONTON SHOW IN JUNE BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Cam O’Connell’s comeback is officially on. The Red Deer boxer has signed on to fight Mario Perez as the main event for KO Boxing Promotion’s Adrenaline Rush at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on June 12. O’Connell (6-0-1, 5 KOs) will be fighting Mexico’s Mario Perez (16-6-4, 9 KOs), who now trains out of Edmonton. Venezuela’s Samuel Vargas (20-2-1, 10 KOs) and Mexico’s Cesar Chavez (25-8-0, 13 KOs) will be the semi-main event. It is a dream situation for O’Connell, 26, after spending nine months in the Bowden Institute on a drug trafficking conviction. His last fight was a firstround knock out of Reese Chapman on March 1, 2014. “It’s amazing, I didn’t think that could happen. With how long I was gone, I didn’t think they would just throw me on the main event,” he said. “It’s humbling, it makes me feel real good. I thought about this moment for nine months. To make it as big as possible just makes it that much more important to me.” O’Connell has had difficulty finding opponents willing to take him on due to his preceeding reputation for his punching power and aggressiveness in the ring, including having a few opponents pull out at the last minute. The Red Deer fighter has made a numebr of concessions just to get this fight against a veteran fighter with a good reputation. For one, the lightweights will be fighting at a catch weight of 135 pounds — O’Connell is walking around at 148 pounds — and they are scheduled for an eight-round fight, the longest of O’Connell’s career. “I kept telling my promoter, I want a fight where people see what I have to offer, not just to knock people out anymore,” he said. “(Perez is) coming to fight and he’s coming to win too. He’s already hard in training, he’s not just coming for a paycheque. “He’s got a lot of stipulations he’s putting on me — it feels a little like the Manny Pacquiao/Mayweather fight, but I’ll do anything to get a good fight right now.” Even without any concessions, O’Connell says he will have a tough fight on his hands with Perez, 30. Perez is 2-1-2 in his last five fights and was knocked out on June 16, 2014, by Dierry Jean (25-1-0), one of Canada’s top boxers. “He’ll go the distance, he’s a tough competitor ... I call him a survivor — he’s a counter puncher who has some power but he’s not super aggressive,” said O’Connell. “He’s a boxer not a fighter. Our game plan is to trap him and teach him how to fight in the corner.” This is the first step back in the ring for O’Connell who is trying to prove to he has changed since a mistake he made six years ago as a 19-year-old — driving a pickup truck loaded with cocaine from Vancouver to Calgary — landed him in trouble with the law. Since then he has dedicated his life to being a positive influence for local youths. As an amateur, he was a world champion, a twotime Canadian champion, a junior Olympic bronze medallist and a 12-time provincial champion with a 101-35 record. His goal is to become something his hometown can be proud of, and says he has received a lot of support since his release from Bowden on March 31. “All of the support in the community is helping me to train for this fight, it is motivating me,” said a thankful O’Connell. “It is unbeleiveable the amount of support I’ve had.” The fight will also be as much of a home ring advantage as possible for O’Connell, who grew up in Red Deer and has already had five of his seven professional fights at the Shaw Conference Centre. “I love fighting for my home crowd, I can hear people in the crowd who I can distinguish their voices,” he said. “It motivates me to know I have that much backing ... to train harder to to do that much better for my fans.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, right, blocks a shot by Anaheim Ducks left wing Patrick Maroon during the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference final during the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday. Both teams were in a stalemate after two overtime periods as the score was tied 2-2 after 100 minutes of play. Final results of the game were not available by press time.
Source says Babcock in contract talks to be next coach of Sabres BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Though a deal has not been completed, Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock had negotiations with the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday regarding the possibility of becoming their next head coach. The talks took place between Babcock and Sabres general manager Tim Murray and began early in the day, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks are private and the Sabres have not publicly discussed their coaching search to replace Ted Nolan, who was fired last month. The person stressed there were still a “few more deal points” to work out, and added there was no agreement yet in place. Murray spent part of the afternoon in meetings with team scouts. Babcock is still under contract with the Red Wings through June 30. The Red Wings, however, granted Babcock permission to speak with other teams. He visited Buffalo and met with Murray and Sabres owner Terry Pegula on May 10. Babcock has not ruled out staying put in Detroit, and noted his family enjoys living there. The Detroit Free Press reported that Babcock has not yet made a decision when asked if he was leaving the Red Wings. Babcock responded with a text message that read, “Not sure, know by morning,” the newspaper reported in a story published online. The most recent talks with the Sabres took place on the same day Babcock was scheduled to meet with
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Red Wings general manager Ken Holland. The two spent the past week together attending the World Hockey championships in the Czech Republic. Babcock also wanted to discuss his decision with his family, which has enjoyed living in Detroit. The 52-year-old is one of the NHL’s most accomplished active coaches after spending the past 10 seasons in Detroit. The Red Wings have not missed the playoffs under Babcock, and they won the Stanley Cup championship in 2008. Teams interested in interviewing Babcock had to agree to give up a third-round draft pick within the next three years as compensation to the Red Wings if they hire the coach. The Sabres are in the midst of a top-to-bottom overhaul after finishing last in each of the past two seasons. In that time, Buffalo has begun stockpiling young prospects and draft picks in order to build through youth. Centre Sam Reinhart, who was selected second in last year’s draft, is expected to compete for a job in Buffalo next season. The Sabres have the No. 2 pick again in the draft next month, when they are expected to select highly regarded Boston University centre Jack Eichel. Last season, Eichel became only the second freshman to win college hockey’s top honour, the Hobey Baker Award. In Buffalo, Babcock has a previous connection with Murray. The two worked in Anaheim together when Babcock served as the Ducks coach form 200204. Pegula has deep pockets. He and wife Kim also own the NFL Buffalo Bills, and made a big splash in January when they hired Rex Ryan to take over as coach.
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● High school track and field: Area meet at Lindsay Thurber, 9 a.m. start. ● Girls high school rugby: Lacombe at Lindsay Thurber, Wetaskiwin at Hunting Hills, 4:30 and 5 p.m., Titans Park 2 and 1; Notre Dame at Olds, Rimbey at Rocky Mountain House, 4:30 p.m. ● Boys high school rugby: Notre Dame at Lindsay Thurber, Rocky Mountain House at Hunting Hills, 6 and 6:30 p.m., Titans Park 2 and 1. ● Midget AAA baseball: Okotoks Dawgs Red at Red Deer Braves., 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Parkland baseball: Innisfail at Lacombe, 6:45 p.m.
Thursday
● Girls high school soccer: Central Alberta Christian at Lindsay Thurber, 4:15 p.m. ● Boys high school soccer: Central Alberta Christian at Sylvan Lake H.J. Cody, 4:15 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: Play it Again Sports Athletics vs. Lacombe Stone and Granite, Printing Place Padres vs. North Star Sports, 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2. ● Women’s fastball: Panthers vs. Bandits, Badgers vs. Athletics, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; Rage at Stettler, 7 p.m.
Friday
● Girls high school soccer: Lacombe at Sylvan Lake H.J. Cody, 4:15 p.m. ● Boys high school soccer: Innisfail at Notre Dame, Lindsay Thurber at Olds,
FIRST ROUND EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta 4, Brooklyn 2 Cleveland 4, Boston 0 Chicago 4, Milwaukee 2 Washington 4, Toronto 0 WESTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 4, New Orleans 0 Houston 4, Dallas 1 L.A. Clippers 4, San Antonio 3 Memphis 4, Portland 1 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 4, Chicago 2 Atlanta 4, Washington 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Houston 4, L.A. Clippers 3 Golden State 4, Memphis 2 CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta vs. Cleveland Wednesday, May 20: Cleveland at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 22: Cleveland at Atlanta,6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24: Atlanta at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26: Atlanta at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. x-Thursday, May 28: Cleveland at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. x-Saturday, May 30: Atlanta at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. x-Monday, June 1: Cleveland at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 1 Houston 0 Tuesday, May 19: Houston 106 Golden State 110 Thursday, May 21: Houston at Golden State, 7 p.m.
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Hockey 4:15 p.m. ● Girls high school rugby: Rocky Mountain House at Lindsay Thurber, Olds at Wetaskiwin, 4:30 and 5 p.m., Titans Park 1 and 2; Notre Dame at Rimbey, 4:30 p.m. ● Senior women’s lacrosse: Saints at Red Deer Rage, 9 p.m., Kinex.
Saturday ● Men’s third division rugby: Calgary Irish Canadian Athletic Club at Red Deer Titans, noon, Titans Park. ● Women’s rugby: Calgary Rams at Red Deer Titans, noon, Titans Park. ● Men’s second division rugby: Calgary Hornets at Red Deer Titans, 1:45 p.m., Titans Park. ● Bantam AAA baseball: Edmonton Cardinals at Red Deer Braves, doubleheader at 2 and 5 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Junior B tier 3 lacrosse: Crowsnest Pass Ravens at Olds Stingers, 5:30 p.m. ● Parkland baseball: Acme at Rocky Mountain House, 6:45 p.m.
Sunday ● Bantam AAA baseball: Edmonton Cardinals at Red Deer Braves, 11 a.m., Great Chief Park. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Medicine Hat Sun Devils at Red Deer Renegades, 2:30 p.m., Kinex; Calgary Axemen at Lacoka Locos, 3:30 p.m., Lacombe. ● Junior B tier 3 lacrosse: Crowsnest Pass Ravens at Olds Mavericks, 2:30 p.m. ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: Okotoks Marauders at Red Deer Rampage, 5 p.m., Kinex.
Saturday, May 23: Golden State at Houston, 7 p.m. Monday, May 25: Golden State at Houston, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 27: Houston at Golden State, 7 p.m. x-Friday, May 29: Golden State at Houston, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, May 31: Houston at Golden State, 7 p.m. NBA Draft Order First Round 1. Minnesota 2. L.A. Lakers 3. Philadelphia 4. New York 5. Orlando 6. Sacramento 7. Denver 8. Detroit 9. Charlotte 10. Miami 11. Indiana 12. Utah 13. Phoenix 14. Oklahoma City 15. Atlanta (from Brooklyn) 16. Boston 17. Milwaukee 18. Houston (from New Orleans) 19. Washington 20. Toronto 21. Dallas 22. Chicago 23. Portland 24. Cleveland 25. Memphis 26. San Antonio 27. L.A. Lakers (from Houston) 28. Boston (from L.A. Clippers) 29. Brooklyn (from Atlanta) 30. Golden State
EASTERN CONFERENCE N.Y. Rangers (1) vs. Tampa Bay (2) (Series tied 1-1) Saturday, May 16 NY Rangers 2 Tampa Bay 1 Monday, May 18 Tampa Bay 6 NY Rangers 2 Wednesday, May 20 NY Rangers at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Friday, May 22 NY Rangers at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 24 Tampa Bay at NY Rangers, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 x-NY Rangers at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. Friday, May 29 x-Tampa Bay at NY Rangers, 6 p.m.
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ST. ALBERT — The Red Deer Bantam AA Boston Pizza Braves won two of their three games at the St. Albert Early Bird Tournament on the long weekend. The Braves dropped their tournament opener 7-6 to the host Cardinals, despite out hitting their opponents eight to two. Shea Thomas had a two-run single in the fourth inning for Red Deer to spark a rally that came up short, while Josh Zinger also had an RBI double and Kolby Clark and RBI single in the seventh inning. Cloby Lindseth was solid in relief, pitching two perfect innings with three strikeouts. Jared Arnold led a big bounce back for Red Deer with an 11-4 win over the Sherwood Park Athletics on Sunday. Arnold pitched five innings allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. At the plate he was equally dangerous with two RBI singles. Clark was strong in two innings of relief work, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with three strikeouts. Thomas also had a big game at the plate, going 4-for-4 with an RBI single. Johan Ferguson and MacGregor Manyluk also had RBI singles. The Braves mercied the Okotoks Outlaws in their final game of the weekend, 17-7 in five innings. Red Deer scored their runs in bunches with six in the second, four in the fourth and five more in the fifth after Okotoks closed it to 8-7 through three-and-a-half. Kade Kohlert picked up the win in relief for Red Deer, pitching one scoreless inning. Ferguson had three RBIs on two singles while Lindseth had two RBI singles and Clark and Kale Wareham had an RBI single each.
Baseball Major League Baseball American League East Division W L Pct New York 22 18 .550 Tampa Bay 22 18 .550 Boston 19 20 .487 Baltimore 17 19 .472 Toronto 18 23 .439 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 25 14 .641 Detroit 23 17 .575 Minnesota 22 17 .564 Chicago 18 18 .500 Cleveland 15 23 .395 West Division W L Pct Houston 26 14 .650 Los Angeles 20 19 .513 Seattle 17 21 .447 Texas 16 23 .410 Oakland 14 27 .341
GB — — 2 1/2 3 4 1/2 GB — 2 1/2 3 5 1/2 9 1/2 GB — 5 1/2 8 9 1/2 12 1/2
Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 8, Pittsburgh 5 Washington 8, N.Y. Yankees 6, 10 innings Baltimore 9, Seattle 4 L.A. Angels 3, Toronto 2 Milwaukee 8, Detroit 1 Tampa Bay 5, Atlanta 3 Boston 4, Texas 3 Kansas City 3, Cincinnati 0 Cleveland 3, Chicago White Sox 1 Houston 6, Oakland 4 Wednesday’s Games Oakland (Hahn 1-3) at Houston (Keuchel 5-0), 12:10 p.m. Minnesota (Pelfrey 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Locke 2-2), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Warren 2-2) at Washington (Zimmermann 3-2), 5:05 p.m. Seattle (Elias 0-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 1-2), 5:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Weaver 2-4) at Toronto (Hutchison 3-0), 5:07 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 3-4) at Detroit (Greene 4-2), 5:08 p.m. Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-3) at Atlanta (W.Perez 0-0), 5:10 p.m. Texas (Klein 0-0) at Boston (J.Kelly 1-2), 5:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Marquis 3-3) at Kansas City (Guthrie 3-2), 6:10 p.m. Cleveland (Marcum 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Rodon 1-0), 6:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Seattle at Baltimore, 10:35 a.m. Houston at Detroit, 11:08 a.m. L.A. Angels at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Oakland at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m. Texas at Boston, 5:10 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m. National League East Division W L Pct 23 17 .575 23 17 .575 18 20 .474 17 24 .415 16 24 .400 Central Division W L Pct
GB — — 4 6 1/2 7 GB
St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Arizona Colorado
26 13 .667 21 17 .553 18 21 .462 18 21 .462 15 25 .375 West Division W L Pct 24 13 .649 20 18 .526 20 20 .500 17 21 .447 14 22 .389
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Gallardo, Kela (6), S.Freeman (7), Feliz (7) and Chirinos; Miley, Tazawa (8), Uehara (9) and Swihart. W—Miley 3-4. L—Gallardo 3-6. Sv—Uehara (10). HRs—Texas, L.Martin (2). Boston, Napoli (4), Ortiz (6).
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Cleveland 100 010 010 — 3 9 1 Chicago 000 100 000 — 1 4 0 Bauer, B.Shaw (8), Rzepczynski (8), Allen (8) and R.Perez; Quintana, Putnam (8), Da.Jennings (9) and Flowers. W—Bauer 3-1. L—Quintana 2-4. Sv— Allen (7). HRs—Cleveland, Moss (6). Oakland 001 001 002 — 4 10 0 Houston 020 010 03x — 6 11 0 Grey, Fe.Rodriguez (6), Abad (8), A.Castro (8) and Vogt; R.Hernandez, Sipp (7), Qualls (8), Gregerson (9), Neshek (9) and J.Castro. W—R.Hernandez 2-3. L—Gray 4-2. Sv—Neshek (1). HRs—Oakland, Muncy (2). Houston, Carter (7), Col.Rasmus (8), J.Castro (5).
Monday’s Games Milwaukee 3, Detroit 2 Arizona 3, Miami 2, 13 innings N.Y. Mets 2, St. Louis 1, 14 innings Philadelphia 4, Colorado 3 Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 8, Pittsburgh 5 Washington 8, N.Y. Yankees 6, 10 innings Milwaukee 8, Detroit 1 Arizona 4, Miami 2 St. Louis 10, N.Y. Mets 2 Tampa Bay 5, Atlanta 3 Kansas City 3, Cincinnati 0 Colorado 6, Philadelphia 5 San Diego 4, Chicago Cubs 3 L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late Wednesday’s Games Minnesota (Pelfrey 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Locke 2-2), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Warren 2-2) at Washington (Zimmermann 3-2), 5:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 3-4) at Detroit (Greene 4-2), 5:08 p.m. Arizona (C.Anderson 0-1) at Miami (Phelps 2-0), 5:10 p.m. St. Louis (C.Martinez 3-2) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 6-2), 5:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-3) at Atlanta (W.Perez 0-0), 5:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Marquis 3-3) at Kansas City (Guthrie 3-2), 6:10 p.m. Philadelphia (S.Gonzalez 1-1) at Colorado (E.Butler 2-4), 6:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Wada 0-0) at San Diego (T.Ross 2-3), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 2-1) at San Francisco (Lincecum 3-2), 8:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games Arizona at Miami, 10:10 a.m. St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m. Philadelphia at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 1:45 p.m. Milwaukee at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 7:10 p.m. Tuesday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Seattle 103 000 000 — 4 6 1 Baltimore 100 303 11x — 9 13 0 T.Walker, Farquhar (4), Lowe (7), Beimel (8) and Zunino; Mi.Gonzalez, Matusz (8), O’Day (9) and Joseph. W—Mi.Gonzalez 5-2. L—Farquhar 0-2. HRs—Seattle, S.Smith (4), N.Cruz (16). Baltimore, Paredes (6). Los Ang. 000 100 110 — 3 6 1 Toronto 100 010 000 — 2 4 0 Santiago, J.Smith (8), Street (9) and Iannetta; Aa.Sanchez, Osuna (8), Hendriks (9) and Ru.Martin. W—Santiago 3-2. L—Aa.Sanchez 3-4. Sv—Street (13). HRs—Los Angeles, Calhoun (4). Toronto, Donaldson (9). Texas Boston
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INTERLEAGUE New York 000 420 000 0 — 6 8 0 Washington 200 031 000 2 — 8 10 0 (10 innings) Eovaldi, J.Wilson (5), D.Carpenter (6), Shreve (7), Betances (8), A.Miller (10) and B.McCann, J.Murphy; G.Gonzalez, Treinen (6), Thornton (8), Barrett (8), Storen (9), Grace (10) and W.Ramos. W—Grace 2-0. L—A.Miller 0-1. HRs—New York, Teixeira (12). Washington, Desmond (3), Harper (15), W.Ramos (2), Zimmerman (5). Minnesota 161 000 000 — 8 8 1 Pittsburgh 010 111 100 — 5 13 0 Nolasco, Pressly (6), A.Thompson (7), Boyer (7), Perkins (9) and K.Suzuki; Liriano, Liz (3), Worley (5), Caminero (7), J.Hughes (8), Bastardo (9) and Cervelli, Stewart. W—Nolasco 4-1. L—Liriano 1-4. Sv—Perkins (14). HRs—Minnesota, Dozier (7), Plouffe (6). Pittsburgh, P.Alvarez (7). Milwaukee 006 100 001 — 8 13 2 Detroit 100 000 000 — 1 3 0 Nelson, Knebel (9) and Maldonado; An.Sanchez, A.Wilson (4), Alburquerque (6), B.Hardy (8), Chamberlain (9) and Holaday. W—Nelson 2-4. L—An. Sanchez 3-5. HRs—Milwaukee, Braun (9), Lind (7), Ar.Ramirez (5). Tampa Bay 101 120 000 — 5 8 0 Atlanta 030 000 000 — 3 4 0 E.Ramirez, Cedeno (6), B.Gomes (6), Jepsen (7), McGee (8), Boxberger (9) and Rivera; Foltynewicz, Cahill (6), Avilan (8), Masset (9) and Pierzynski. W—E.Ramirez 2-1. L—Foltynewicz 2-1. Sv—Boxberger (11). HRs—Tampa Bay, A.Cabrera (2). Cincinnati 000 000 000 — 0 4 0 Kan. City 010 010 10x — 3 9 0 Cueto, Hoover (8) and B.Pena; Ventura, K.Herrera (8), W.Davis (9) and S.Perez. W—Ventura 3-3. L— Cueto 3-4. Sv—W.Davis (7). NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona 000 200 020 — 4 9 0 Miami 000 002 000 — 2 6 1 Hellickson, D.Hudson (7), Burgos (9) and Gosewisch; Koehler, Dunn (7), Morris (8) and Realmuto. W—D.Hudson 1-1. L—Dunn 0-3. Sv—Burgos (2). HRs—Arizona, Pollock (4). Miami, Stanton (12). St. Louis 111 106 000 — 10 15 0 New York 000 200 000 — 2 5 0 Wacha, Choate (8), Tuivailala (9) and Molina, T.Cruz; Niese, Goeddel (6), Gilmartin (8), Leathersich (9) and Recker. W—Wacha 6-0. L—Niese 3-4. HRs—St. Louis, Reynolds (3). New York, Dan. Murphy (3).
Transactions Tuesday’s Sports Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Signed CB Ronald Darby. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed RB Keshawn Hill, C Daniel Munyer, G Melvin Meggs and OT Kelvin Palmer. Waived TE Earnest Pettway, FB Manasseh Garner and OL Charles Sweeton.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Released PK Shayne Graham. Signed WR Lance Lewis. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed QB Jordan Yantz. HOCKEY National Hockey League EDMONTON OILERS — Named Todd McLellan coach.
American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Named Barclay Branch assistant general manager and director of player personnel, Tro8y Smith associate coach, Ron Wilson assistant coach and Mike Parson goaltending coach. TORONTO MARLIES — Fired coach Gord Dineen, associate coach Derek King and assistant coach Ben Simon.
Abrielle Gyori — 1st Girls Jr. A orange forms Abby Villeneuve — 2nd Girls Jr. A green sparring Harrika Guggilapu — 3rd Girls Jr. A green sparring John Van den Bosch — 2nd Jr. B brown forms, 2nd Jr. B brown sparring Tricia Barrington — 2nd Girls Jr. B yellow forms, 2nd Girs Jr. B yellow sparring Simran Chawla — 3rd Girls Jr. B yellow forms, 3rd Girls Jr. B yellow sparring Jennifer Armstrong — 2nd Girls Jr. B orange sparring Cheyenne Ogilvie — 2nd Girls Jr. B red forms, 3rd Girls Jr. B red sparring Melissa Borle — 1st Ladies green forms Reema Singh — 3rd Ladies green sparring Joseph Van den Bosch — 1st Mens brown forms Brandon Parsons — 3rd Mens brown sparring Charles Mowat — 3rd Mens executive sparring, 2nd Mens executive forms Gavin Owen — 1st Mens Advanced Kickboxing, 1st
Mens Advanced Muay Thai Mackenzie Clews — 3rd Mens novice Heavy wt. Kickboxing Jackson Le — 2nd Mens novice Middle wt. Muay Thai, 1st Mens novice Middle wt. Kickboxing Shaye Osguthorpe — 2nd Mens Light wt. Novice Muay Thai, 2nd Mens Light wt. Novice Kickboxing Kim Black — 2nd Womens Novice Muay Thai Jason Ramos — 2nd Jr. Black forms Raven Cheney — 2nd Jr. Black sparring Samuel Abijero — 3rd Jr. Black sparring Shaylea Richardson — 3rd Ladies Black sparring, 3rd Ladies Bladk forms Clint Robison — 1st Executive Black forms, 2nd Executive Black sparring Alex Capicio — 1st Black belt hard style forms, 1st Executive Black sparring Hector Jordan — 1st Black belt sparring, Black Belt Sparring Grand Champion
Karate Western Caandian Karate Championships Saturday, May 16 Hunting Hills High Schoool, Red Deer Cheney Karate Studios Results Singh Praseutsith — 2nd Mini Pee Wee orange forms Emilia Lemus — 3rd Girls Mini pee wee orange forms Tyler Steffan — 1st Pee wee A light wt. sparring, 3rd Pee wee A light wt. forms Jade Capicio-Brown — 2nd Girls Pee wee A yellow forms Cheney’s Lightening — Nijas 1st white-orange team forms Adara Gyori — 3rd Girls Pee wee B orange forms Grace Lemus — 2nd Girls Pee wee B blue sparring Janelle Constantino — 3rd Girls Pee Wee B green forms Lexi Bao — 3rd Girls Jr. A blue sparring
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Cheney Karate Studio wins 47 medals at Western Canadian Championships
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BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Cheney Karate Studio cleaned up at the 37th annual Western Canadian Karate Championships at Hunting Hills High School on Saturday, collecting 47 medals. Leading the way for the studio was Mexican import Hector Jordan, 19, who moved to Red Deer four years ago and has been training with Lyle Cheney ever since. He earned first in black belt sparring and was named black belt sparring grand champion. “He’s extremely talented, he’s a world champion from last year so he’s really good and has a really good work ethic,” said Cheney. It was a big day overall for local fighters who earned 12 gold, 18 silver and 16 bronze medals. Other top performances included Gavin Owen who earned gold in men’s advanced kick boxing and gold in men’s advanced Muay Thai, while Alex Capicio finished first in black belt hard style forms and first in executive black sparring. For a full list of local medallists see scoreboard. Up next for Cheney is Super Fights #23 on June 13 at the Westerner Prairie Pavilion. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com
PLAYOFFS Thursday, May 28 Tiebreaker (if necessary) Third vs. Fourth Places, 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29 Semifinal Second vs. Third Places, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 Championship First place vs. Semifinal winner, 10 a.m. PARTICIPATING TEAMS WHL Champion — Kelowna Rockets OHL Champion — Oshawa Generals QMJHL Champion — Rimouski Oceanic Host — Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
ROUND ROBIN Friday’s game Kelowna vs. Quebec, 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Rimouski vs. Oshawa, 2:30 p.m. Sunday’s game Quebec vs. Oshawa, 2:30 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE Anaheim (1) vs. Chicago (3) (Anaheim leads series 1-0)
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Monday, May 25 Rimouski vs. Kelowna, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 Oshawa vs. Kelowna, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 Quebec vs. Rimouski, 5:30 p.m. End of Round Robin
Sunday, May 17 Anaheim 4 Chicago 1 Tuesday, May 19 Chicago at Anaheim, late Thursday, May 21 Anaheim at Chicago, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23 Anaheim at Chicago, 6 p.m. Monday, May 25 x-Chicago at Anaheim, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 x-Anaheim at Chicago, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30 x-Chicago at Anaheim, 6 p.m. x — if necessary.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs THIRD ROUND Conference finals
Monday’s Games Toronto 10, L.A. Angels 6 Milwaukee 3, Detroit 2 Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland 1, 10 innings Oakland 2, Houston 1
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Red Deer’s Emilia Lemus, 7, of Cheney’s Zen Karate and kickboxing spars in as an orange stripe in the 37th annual Western Canadian Karate Championships at Hunting HIlls High School on Saturday, May 16, 2015.
NEW YORK — The Minnesota Timberwolves too often came to the NBA draft lottery and left in worse shape than they arrived. And when they finally ended years of lottery futility, it came from the spot where nobody had been winning. The Timberwolves won the lottery Tuesday night, the first time since 2004 the team with the worst record earned the No. 1 pick. After years of bad luck, things finally worked out for the Wolves, who can perhaps choose between big men Karl-Anthony Towns of Kentucky and Jahlil Okafor of national champion Duke to put next to Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins. “We’re in this for big stakes,” said Flip Saunders, the Wolves’ president and coach. “The big thing about this is getting good talent that can blend together. This is another big step.” The Los Angeles Lakers moved from the fourth spot to second, keeping a pick they would have sent to Philadelphia if it fell outside the top five. The 76ers are third followed by the New York Knicks, who had the second-best odds of winning but instead fell to fourth 30 years after winning the first lottery and drafting Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing. Not since Orlando won the right to pick Dwight Howard in 2004 had the NBA’s ultimate game of chance came out in favour of the team with the best odds.
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Riggers roll to big win over A’s BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Riggers 12 Athletics 0 (7 ings) It was far from pretty but the Red Deer Riggers are off to a 2-0 start to the Sunburst Baseball League season. The Riggers looked the part of the veteran powerhouse as they thumped the rebuilding Sherwood Park Athletics 12-0 in seven innings at Great Chief Park on Tuesday. But it was almost too easy for the Riggers, who played most of the game with the bases loaded while at bat thanks to erratic pitching by their guests. “It’s early in the year, we just want to get guys innings, we kind of look at it as our spring training,” said playing manager Curtis Bailey. “We’ve only been on the field for three weeks, so we want to get back into game shape, very few guys played winter ball. We want to get into a routine and make sure we’re making fundamental plays and the rest will take care of itself.” The difference in pitching was evident as Joel Peterman picked up the win going 2 2/3 innings in relief, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three batters. Wyle Cunningham got the start and pitched 3 1/3 innings allowing three hits and three walks and struck out three. Josh Edwards pitched the seventh inning and allowed one walk and hit a batter before working his way out of a jam. Bret Kirkpatrick took the loss for Sherwood Park, going two-plus innings
and was touched up for six earned runs on five hits, four walks and two hit batters. Kirkpatrick was not alone in his control problems as Greg Hollman came in in relief and after a smooth fourth inning he ran into trouble as well, allowing two runs in the fifth inning, the first one by hitting Riggers third baseman Jaret Chatwood with the bases loaded and then giving up an RBI single to first basemen Jason Lewis. Karnie Vertz pitched the sixth inning for the A’s and had trouble getting anyone out, allowing four runs, including a bases loaded walk to Lewis, while Joel Mazurkewich, Denver Wik and Jordan Weinkauf all hit RBI singles. In all, the Riggers scored three runs off of hit batters with the bases loaded and another two off of bases loaded walks by A’s pitchers. “We were disciplined at the plate, we drew some walks and went deep into the count and made them throw pitches and they didn’t throw strikes,” said Bailey. “When we were hitting we made good contact.” Up next is the Confederation Park Cubs on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Great Chief Park, and the Riggers are expecting a bigger challenge. “They’ve got a lot of college guys, so they’ve got pitchers who have thrown a lot already, so I’m expecting they’ll have some decent pitching,” said Bailey. “They’ve got a few guys that can swing it, but I suspect their strength will be pitching.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com
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Red Deer Rigger Jared Chatwood is out at second as Sherwood Park Athletics Jason Sutherland’s throw to first completes a double play to end the first inning at Great Chief Park Tuesday.
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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, right, drives the ball against Houston Rockets’ Trevor Ariza during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals Tuesday, in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 110-106.
Warriors rally to beat Rockets Western Conference finals opener Warriors 110 Rockets 106 OAKLAND, Calif. — Down big at home, the Golden State Warriors went small. It turned out to make a huge difference. Stephen Curry hit two free throws in the final seconds to finish with 34 points, and the Warriors rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 110-106 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. With the Rockets seemingly ready to rout the home team, the Warriors used a smaller lineup featuring Draymond Green at centre and closed the first half on a 21-4 run. Shaun Livingston scored 14 of his 18 points in the quarter, helping Golden State go ahead 58-55 at halftime. The Warriors had to hold off Houston in the fourth quarter. “It really stretches people out,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of his lineup full of shooters. “Houston does the same thing. It was an interesting chess match, because they like to go small and we like to go small.” James Harden, the runner-up to Curry in the MVP voting, nearly brought the Rockets back after Dwight Howard departed with a left knee injury — which also allowed Golden State to go small again in the closing minutes. Harden
finished with 28 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four steals. Game 2 is Thursday night in Oakland, and Rockets coach Kevin McHale said he had no update on the centre’s status moving forward. “Hopefully Dwight is healthy and we can play big,” McHale said. “We didn’t have that option with Dwight out.” Harden, serenaded with chants of “Overrated!” from Warriors fans, mixed in a series of step-back jumpers and driving layups to help Houston even the score at 95-all midway through the fourth. But the Warriors shut down Houston for long stretches, and Curry kept hitting shots. He connected on a 3-pointer and converted a layup to put Golden State up 10897 with 2:01 remaining. The Rockets never relented, though, with Trevor Ariza making a 3-pointer that trimmed the Warriors’ lead to 108106 with 14.6 seconds to play. Curry twice caught the inbounds pass, and the Rockets were forced to foul him both times. He hit both free throws to seal Golden State’s win. Curry added six rebounds and five assists, and Green had 13 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to boost the Warriors when they needed it most. Ariza scored 20 points and Josh Smith had 17 points and seven rebounds for Houston, which played without Howard for most of the fourth. In the conference fi-
nals for the first time since 1976, the Warriors hardly looked like the league’s top-seeded team at the outset. Instead, the Rockets rode the momentum from a stunning 3-1 series comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers that ended with a Game 7 win in Houston on Sunday. The only setback to Houston’s hot start came when Howard briefly left in the first quarter after colliding with Smith.
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Brittany receives her grand prize from Chris Romanchuk , owner of World Gym, and Richard Smalley advertising director of the Red Deer Advocate.
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Angels 3 Blue Jays 2 Toronto pitcher Aaron Sanchez provided one of his best starts of the season Tuesday night. Los Angeles starter Hector Santiago was just a little bit better and the Angels took advantage. David Freese hit a sacrifice fly to bring Erick Aybar home with the goahead run in the eighth inning as Los Angeles shaded the Blue Jays 3-2 at Rogers Centre. Sanchez (3-4) tossed a career-high 7 1/3 innings and allowed three earned runs, six hits and three walks. He gave up a solo homer to Kole Calhoun and put the leadoff man on base in the seventh and eighth innings with both runners coming around to score. There was still plenty to like about the young right-hander’s performance as he continues his development in his first season as a starter. “He went deep into the game and he was very efficient,” said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. “That just shows what he can do when he’s throwing strikes. He’s a ground ball machine. You look at his starts and he just keeps getting better, better, better and better. When the season is all said and done, he’s going to be on his way.” Sanchez had five strikeouts and threw 60 of his 106 pitches for strikes. He has limited the opposition to three earned runs or less in seven of his eight starts. “Take what’s good out of this game, move on and flush this one,” he said. Santiago (3-2), meanwhile, allowed one earned run — a Josh Donaldson leadoff homer in the opening frame — over seven innings. He held the Blue Jays to four hits while walking three
batters and striking out five. “That’s a lineup that has been chewing up left-handed pitching,” said Angels manager Mike Scioscia. “They’ll let you know if you’re missing your spots. (Santiago) pitched a good game.” Joe Smith retired the side in the eighth and Huston Street worked the ninth for his 13th save. Toronto (18-23) has dropped six of its last seven games and is in last place in the American League East division standings. Calhoun put Los Angeles (20-19) on the board in the fourth inning with his fourth homer of the year. He drew a leadoff walk in the seventh inning and tied the game at two when he came around on Chris Iannetta’s RBI single. Aybar led off the eighth with a single and moved to second on a groundout. Albert Pujols walked and reliever Roberto Osuna got Calhoun to hit a squibber to Donaldson. The Toronto third baseman scooped it but was unable to tag the speedy Aybar. “I knew it was going to be a tough play,” Donaldson said. “Obviously I thought there was going to be a play with Aybar there. I was wrong and it ended up costing us.” Freese followed with a sacrifice fly to deep centre field. It was the Angels’ eighth come-from-behind win of the season and sixth victory in eight games. Notes: It was Donaldson’s second career leadoff homer and ninth blast of the season.... Announced attendance was 15,062.... The game took two hours 32 minutes to play.... Before the game, pitcher Todd Redmond was designated for assignment. The Blue Jays had recalled fellow right-hander Scott Copeland the night before.... Toronto shortstop Jose Reyes (rib) is expected to start a rehab assignment with tripleA Buffalo on Thursday in Toledo.
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Practice makes permanent The old adage, “practice makes perfect” has fooled many golfers. How you practice makes a difference. We all develop habits based on doing something repeatedly, but formed habits can be good or bad. Many times I have been asked why a player cannot translate time spent on the practice area into results. Volume is usually not the issue. If you are dedicated to the game, and want to spend time practicing, I want you to get the most out of your time. Let’s look at practice in detail and try to make a plan so you can improve every time you practice. Practice has five core elements: Warm up, maintenance, technical awareness, target/ result awareness and reflection.
Warm up
During your warm up, focus not only on your body, but also on your mind. Tune in to how each stretch or exercise feels and spend longer in areas that need more time. The goal is to prevent injury but also ready yourself to perform your best; that means also
being mentally alert.
Maintenance
Maintenance can have many meanings. When I talk of maintenance, I am talking about what happens before the shot. Almost every player in the game has certain tendencies – or bad habits – they need to remind themselves of at set up. It may be your grip, your ball position or your alignment. Your set up has a tremendous effect on your technique; I want you to gain the benefits from your technical practice because you are consistent in set up. Write down, or have someone photograph your tendencies in set up, and try to find a way to keep an eye on these positions.
Technical awareness
This is the area players spend the majority of their time, but unfortunately without significant improvement. Taking the time to warm up and maintain areas you commonly get a little away from allows your technique to gain traction. When I think technique I think positions, feelings and reference points. I focus on the feel or the movement and rate myself on how close I got to where I wanted. Use a scale of 1
Golfers to battle for 2015 Canadian University/College Championship BY GOLF CANADA GUELPH, Ont. – Athletes from the country’s top university and college golf teams will put their games to the test at Cutten Fields in Guelph, Ont., from May 25-29 for the 13th playing of the Canadian University/ College Championship. Conducted by Golf Canada, the Championship was created to provide an opportunity for Canada’s best university and college golfers to compete in a national event. This tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2015 World University Golf Championship. The global competition will be played between July 8-11 in Gwangju, South Korea. The University of Guelph Gryphons will play host to this year’s event for the first time at their home club of Cutten Fields located in downtown Guelph, Ont. Established in 1931, Cutten Fields is a Stanley Thompson design recognized for its changes in elevation that provide scenic views to golfers. While adding to the course’s natural beauty, the hills and valleys also thoroughly test competitors with uneven lies in the fairways and challenging putts on the contoured greens.
“As the home of the University of Guelph Gryphons, Cutten Fields is honoured to be hosting this championship,” commented Steve Bryant, Director of Golf for Cutten Fields. “Our membership is extremely proud to share the history and legacy of Cutten with the Canadian golf community. We are thrilled at the opportunity to showcase our course to the best university and college students in the country.” The 72-hole stroke play competition will feature 20 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams from universities and colleges across the country. These athletes will be competing for both team and individual honours. Following the third round, the field will be reduced to the top 10 men’s teams and the top six women’s teams; in addition, any individuals within 15 shots of the lead will move on to the final round. “The Canadian University/ College Championship is a great stage to display the talented athletes playing collegiate golf in Canada,” said Tournament Director Russell MacKay. “These student athletes will proudly represent themselves and their schools as they battle for the right of representing their country in South Korea this summer.”
to 5 for how close you got to your ideal positions through feel rather than solely the result. Ideally, each session will have a technical element, but it will be a par t of your practice rather than the sole ingredient.
Results
When I talk about results, I talk about learning your tendencies. If I aim at a target and hit 2 0 balls, I w ant to know how many were close, left, right, short, or long. Every time I do this I want to know more about my game. This gives me fantastic information I c an use on the course. Or, if I am not happy with my play, it gives me information to talk to my coach about. Use this section to test yourself: how many fairways can you hit between two imaginary points? How many balls c an you land within 20 feet of a target? Can you hit different shaped shots into a flag? Record your test results to help guide future course decisions.
Reflection
How was your session? After each
and every session, ask yourself the following: “If I had that time over again, what would I have done differently?” It may be that you did not warm up consciously, something within your maintenance felt a little strange or within the results section you focused on technique instead of just performing the task. Something always crops up. Use this information and write notes to guide your next session. Driving to and from practice you should know exactly what you are going to work on and how you are doing afterwards. Remember, how you spend your time forms habits. If you can warm up, be consistent in set up, practice technique and know more about your game each time you practice you will form the type of habits that produce results. Perfection is unattainable in golf but consistently paying attention and doing the right things allows you to gain the best results more often. Practice, after all, should make a permanent improvement. Tristan Mullally is the head coach for the national women’s golf team.
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BY ADVOCATE STAFF CALGARY — Jaxon Lynn came within a stroke of adding another junior golf title to his resume. The Sylvan Lake golfer lost out in a three-way playoff to Sang Won Kim at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Golf Alberta Order of Merit Series at Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Dewinton on Monday. Lynn, Kim and Darin Bertschi of Lethbridge
were all in at oneover-145 after the second day of golf, forcing extra holes. But Kim scored an eagle on the second hole to pick up the victory. Red Deer’s Grant Numerich also competed, but finished seven shots back in a tie for 12th at 153 (75-78) while Logan Crawford, also of Red Deer, finished back in the pack with a two-day total of 196 (98-98). In the juvenile division, Carter Graf of Red Deer finished fifth at 159 (78-81), while Red Deer’s
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Weekend mayhem declines LESS WEST COUNTRY TRAFFIC, DESTRUCTION AND GARBAGE, TASK FORCE SAYS BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF The message from an enforcement and emergency services task force may be getting through to campers and others who visit the West Country. The May long weekend did get off to a bad start when a 33-year-old man died while quadding late Thursday night. But no other fatalities were reported. The man, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, suffered fatal injuries when his quad rolled southwest of the Chambers Creek Campground. On Tuesday, a STARS spokeswoman said that in another serious incident, on Sunday evening, a man in his 70s was injured when his side-by-side quad rolled. He was flown from Rocky Mountain House Hospital to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. His condition is unknown. Don Livingston, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource De-
velopment approvals manager for the Rocky area, said the number of campers coming into the area was down a bit. “Maybe we’ve had such an impression in the past number of years, maybe some of the rowdies are going elsewhere.” Everything else was falling into place, like decent weather for the most part and no campfire ban, he said. They were concerned that the fatality on Thursday might be an indicator of things to come the rest of the weekend. “The rain on Saturday kind of dampened things down a little bit, kept people near the campfire, which was good,” Livingston said. “Overall, definitely less chaos, so quieter and definitely not as many accidents and that we’ve had in the past. “It was fairly busy. “There were several accidents but there was very little garbage left behind,” he said, adding there were no wild bush parties like those in past
RDC honours trio, plus city for service and partnership Red Deer College has honoured a man who led a distinguished life despite being paralyzed in a car crash as a teenager. Marlin Styner, who died last year at age 51, was awarded the Alumni Legacy Award. The award is made posthumously to a college alumni for service to the community. Styner spoke to more than one million grade school students across the country, educating on injury prevention programs, and inspiring through his perseverance and passion. He also volunteered with more than 20 organizations, providing leadership, advice and inspiration. Styner’s was one of four people honoured at the RDC Awards Dinner on Tuesday evening. Martha Cortes was given the G.H. Dawe Memorial Award of Excellence for her leadership, commitment to community and education, and emphasis on student success. As an employee, volunteer and community leader, Cortes has assisted a wide variety of organizations across Central Alberta, including non-profits, public health and educational institutions, churches and government organizations. Sheila Musgrove was named the Distinguished Alumnus of 2015. A graduate of the college legal assistant program in 1988, she was recognized for public service and professional achievement. Musgrove created a highly successful staffing agency (TAG Recruitment Group) in a competitive Calgary market. She earned Alberta Venture Fast 50 Award four years in a row from 2009-2012. She was named by Profit Magazine as one of the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs, while her company was recognized by the same magazine in their Hot 50. The City of Red Deer earned the Community Partner of the Year Award. Red Deer College initiated the award to honour partners that help the college contribute to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of Central Alberta. The city and college have partnered on many initiatives over the years, including a library project that provides seamless services to the community. The library project was one of the first of its kind in Canada. Most recently, the college supported the City of Red Deer bid to host the Canada Winter Games in 2019. RDC plans to host the athletes’ village during the games.
years. Livingston credits the Clearwater Multi-Agency Recreation Task Force, which kicks into gear on the May long weekend. “The last couple of years, with our task force close to 100 officers out, and that co-ordinated effort again, definitely it is having an impact. “Maybe it’s been long enough we’re changing behaviours,” he said. “We did some helicopter flights looking for the spots that needed some encouragement to clean up on Monday morning (at the random sites).” Barry Shellian, wildfire ranger in the Rocky Wildfire Management Area, said that over the weekend fire crews were busy putting out 15 abandoned campfires at random campsites, and another one caused by children playing with matches north of Rocky. All the fires were small. The rain on Saturday only helped the wildfire situation minimally, Shellian said. The fire hazard was reduced from high to moderate over the
weekend, and now grass is starting to green and leaves are opening on trees. However, the fire advisory remains in effect because hotter, dry weather is forecast this week, with highs up to 24C. The number of abandoned fires is typically for a long weekend, Shellian said. Prescribed fires are planned this week in the Hummingbird and Idlewild areas. Rocky RCMP Cpl. Wayne Howse said a lot of liquor tickets were written on the weekend. Someone was arrested and charged with possession and trafficking in cocaine in the area and someone else was charged for driving a jacked-up pickup truck in the Clearwater River. “There was a lot of people back there,” said Howse. One officer reported about 750 vehicles coming through Caroline headed home on Monday “and that wasn’t all of them,” Howse said. barr@reddeeradvocate.com
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Holding a model dinosaur Tyler Pinsent explains how fossil fuels came to be as Madelaine Knight and Meaghan McKinstry look on at Normandeau School on Tuesday. The Atco Gas, Atco Electric theatre production entitled ‘Power Team: Origins of Power Woman’ is an award-winning safety education program designed to teach children how to stay safe around natural gas and electricity. The theatre group began their tour in October 2014 and will complete their run at the end of May after interacting with nearly 10,000 students across the province.
Carjacking confession sends man to jail Dispensing with a trial scheduled for July, a Ma Me O Beach man pleaded guilty to three charges relating to attempted carjackings while using a flare as a weapon. Arlen Darnell Potts, 29, was scheduled for a two-day provincial court trial less than two months from now. However, he pleaded guilty to attempted robbery, attempted vehicle theft and assault in relation to an Aug. 9, 2014, crime spree. Potts entered the pleas on Tuesday in Red Deer provincial court before Judge James Glass.
Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a violent incident in an alley in Highland Green. Potts had assaulted a female acquaintance and taken her purse, money and phone. Potts attempted to carjack from a passerby, but the driver rolled up her window and locked her doors to avoid having her car stolen. When police arrived, they had found Potts with his arms inside the door of another vehicle he was attempting to steal. He was also unsuccessful in attempting to steal that vehicle. He was arrested and has been in
custody ever since. Crown prosecutor Blair Brandon suggested a two-year sentence for Potts on the charges. Ken Sockett, Potts’ counsel, called it a short spree lasting five to six minutes. He said Potts shouldn’t be abnormally punished for a short burst of bad decisions while he was high on methamphetamine. Brandon said the time span didn’t matter, as Potts had enough time to attempt two carjackings and assault a person. Sockett sought a one-year sentence,
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noting his client’s criminal history, which includes recent convictions for assault with a weapon. Apologizing for the incident, Potts said he has taken some anger management and parenting courses while incarcerated. He said he just wants a fresh start. Glass sentenced Potts to 16 months jail, but gave him 12 months credit for pre-trial custody, leaving four months left to serve. Glass also ordered Potts to provide a sample of his DNA and ordered a five-year weapons prohibition.
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Samson youths charged after two men stabbed Two youths face attempted murder charges following a stabbing on the Samson Cree Nation. RCMP charged two 17-year-old male youths after two men, age 20 and 24, were injured during an incident on Saturday. Maskwacis RCMP responded to a complaint at approximately 4:30 a.m., and found both victims suffering from stab wounds after an altercation at a residence on the reserve. One 17-year-old male is charged with the attempted murder of the 20-year-old male victim. He is also charged with the aggravated assault of the 24-year-old victim, as well as possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, break and enter to commit an indictable offence, and breach of probation. The other 17-year-old male is charged with the attempted murder of the 20-year-old male victim. He is also charged with the aggravated assault of the 24-year-old victim, as well as also being charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, and break and enter to commit an indictable offence. Both victims are in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries and are being treated in Edmonton. The youths have been remanded into custody and will appear in Wetaskiwin youth court on Wednesday.
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The man at left, shown in a surveillance camera image, is wanted in connection with the theft of the ring at right from the Peoples Jewellers outlet at Parkland Mall on Friday.
Parkinson’s discussed at conference on Saturday Experts on Parkinson disease will speak at a regional conference in Red Deer on Saturday. Dr. Becky Farley, Dr. Wayne Martin and Karen Hunka will speak at CrossRoads Church. They will talk about the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, which can be just as troublesome and detrimental to the quality of life. Farley will be live-streamed to the conference. Martin and Hunka will be in Red Deer. The conference is for people with Parkinson’s, their families, their care partners, health professionals and students in the health field. The conference speakers are from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The annual general meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. For more information or to register, go to www.parkinsonalberta.ca/2015regional-hope-conference or call 403346-4463.
Photo radar sites through the end of May Red Deer RCMP will be training candid cameras on motorists at the following locations until the end of May. School zones: 60th Street, 57th Avenue, Lancaster Drive and 39th Street. Playground zones: Lockwood Avenue, Ellenwood Drive, Douglas Avenue, Duston Avenue, Pamely Avenue and Glendale Boulevard. Traffic corridors: 40th Avenue, 32nd Street, 39th Street, Edgar Industrial Drive, Taylor Drive and 48th Avenue. RCMP reserve the option to change photo radar sites without notice.
County closes road to troublesome party spot Red Deer County is shutting down another notorious remote party spot. Council gave first reading on Tuesday to a bylaw closing off a 216-metre stretch of undeveloped road allowance about two km north of Red Deer Airport at Springbrook. The county has received numerous complaints from nearby property owners of trespassing and illegal activity at the site. Locked gates will be put at the end of the road to stop late-night partiers from using it as a hangout.
Neighbouring farmers don’t need the road for access so their work won’t be affected. The county has been clamping down on some of the more troublesome makeshift gathering spots in the last few months. Two weeks ago, council voted to close another section of adjacent road allowance because of the same problems.
Penhold road upgrade receives county consent Fast-growing Town of Penhold is looking to upgrade a key east-side road. Plans are in the works to upgrade Waskasoo Avenue, which runs down the east side of Penhold in an expanding residential area. On Tuesday, Red Deer County consented to the town’s plan to purchase a five-metre strip on the east side of Waskasoo Avenue from a local landowner. The county’s consent was required because the land is in its jurisdiction.
New charges for man already facing trial Thirty new charges, including trafficking, have been laid against a Penhold man who is awaiting trial on stolen property and firearm offences. Gary Raymond Auvigne, 39, was arrested last week by Sylvan Lake RCMP. Police investigated a break and enter to a business in an industrial park where a truck was stolen on May 12. A public tip on the location of that stolen truck led them to a rural property near Benalto, where police said the truck was being dismantled. Auvigne has been charged with 16 counts of trafficking a controlled substance, four counts of failing to comply with a recognizance, three counts of failing to comply with probation, three counts of possessing another person’s identity and two counts each of possession of stolen property over and under $5,000. Auvigne made his first court appearance on these charges on Tuesday
in Red Deer provincial court, where his election and plea were reserved. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 11. He is also scheduled to stand trial in Red Deer provincial court on Nov. 2 on possession of stolen property, possession of stolen firearms and possession of crystal meth for the purpose of trafficking charges. Those charges were laid after an Innisfail and Red Deer RCMP investigation into a Penhold residence that was the subject of about 70 police complaints.
Donate to SPCA for giant garage sale There is still time to donate some gently used items to the Red Deer and District SPCA for the organization’s annual garage sale. Up until Monday at 4 p.m., people can drop off clean and gently-used articles including furniture, antiques, kitchen items, toys, games, sporting items, handbags, Christmas decorations, ornaments, candles, office items and pet items. Items can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day from now until Monday, except Saturday when the hours are only 2 to 4 p.m. These items will then be on sale on May 29t and 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pidherney Curling Centre, at 4725 43rd St. All proceeds raised will support the SPCA. The Red Deer and District SPCA can’t accept electronics, large appliances, beds, clothing, shoes, encyclopedias, TVs, computers, tires or food.
Asia to be celebrated at The Hub’s cultural cafe People who want to learn about different Asian cultures can attend a cultural cafe in Red Deer on Tuesday. Meet people from different parts of Asia, enjoy ethnic food and music, and see traditional clothing during the event The cultural cafe runs at The Hub On Ross Street from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada.
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A pile of unused placards sits upside down during a rally at Tunney’s Pasture in Ottawa on Tuesday. The rally, held by federal unions, was to protest the muzzling of Canada’s public scientists and partisan interference in the development of public science. five years for a Surrey gang reduction program. The funding will support up to 400 children and teens between the ages of 11 to 19 who may be vulnerable to joining a gang. Police have stepped up enforcement and taken the unusual step of identifying targeted victims in several of the shootings, which they believe have been sparked by clashes between two groups of Somali and South Asian descent. In April, Premier Christy Clark was also in Surrey to promise more money for an anti-gang initiative that aims to prevent schoolchildren from joining gangs and she urged the federal government to match the funds.
Feds approve 100 new RCMP officers for B.C. city gripped by gang war Man who fended off attacker SURREY, B.C. — The federal testifies at murder trial
government has approved 100 new RCMP officers for the Surrey, B.C., detachment, amid an ongoing turf war between two groups of low-level drug traffickers. There have been more than two dozen shootings, including one death, since early March in the city east of Vancouver. National Revenue Minister KerryLynne Findlay announced the government will also commit $3.5 million over
TORONTO — David Hughes still remembers the piercing screams, the skirmish with a knife-wielding attacker and the blood gushing from Nighisti Semret’s stab wounds. The 59-year-old recounted the incident Tuesday before a jury hearing the case against Adonay Zekarias, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Semret. Hughes testified that he used his
umbrella to fend off the person who stabbed Semret in a Toronto laneway nearly three years ago. Semret was walking home from an overnight shift at a downtown hotel on a rainy morning in October 2012 when she was attacked. “I heard a woman screaming,” said Hughes, who had been out walking in the area. “It was awful, you knew somebody was in serious trouble.” After the third scream, Hughes closed his black umbrella and began to run until he saw two figures in a laneway — a woman on the ground and a man crouched over her, court heard. Hughes yelled to ask what was going on at which point the man stood up and turned towards him, revealing a “big knife” in his right hand, court heard. “It’s like any butcher knife, a kitchen knife, with a big silver blade,” Hughes recalled. “He started jabbing it towards me.” At that point, Hughes went into what he called “defensive mode” and used his umbrella to take swings at the man wielding the knife, court heard.
Senate invokes immunity to clock Duffy’s bid for documents OTTAWA — The Senate is using the closed-door hearings involving a disgraced former Liberal senator as a precedent for keeping internal audit information out of the Mike Duffy trial. Then-senator Raymond Lavigne was convicted in 2011 of fraud and breach of trust for using Senate funds for work on his property and for travel by staff members. In 2006, a special Senate committee reviewed his expenses in private and decided to refer the matter to the RCMP. But the transcripts of those hearings were kept out of Lavigne’s trial, as the Crown asserted parliamentary privilege or immunity. Now, the Senate’s lawyers argue in a court affidavit that the details of a 2013 internal audit on the residency status of all senators should also be kept from the courts. Duffy faces 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery.
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Man escapes harm after getting a nail in the eye WEED-WHACKER KICKS UP NAIL INTO EYE OF 27-YEAR-OLD NEW ENGLAND LANDSCAPER BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS There must have been a four-leaf clover in those weeds. A 27-year-old landscaper escaped with barely a scratch after a nearly 3-inch nail hurtled into his eye when he accidentally hit it with a weed-whacker. Doctors who removed the nail at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital describe the case in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine. “When you looked at him, all you saw was the back end of the nail” in his right eye, said Dr. Wael Asaad, a neurosurgeon now at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University. It happened about two years ago, and the man wasn’t identified. Doctors couldn’t tell how long the nail was or its path, so radiologist Dr. Rajiv Gupta used a new type of CT scanner to get detailed images. “It reached almost to the tip of the other eye and the brain. It was a very long nail,” he said. The good news: It had not penetrated the globe of the eye, but was to one side. The bad news: It was lodged against one of the main arteries supplying blood to the head, and another
artery serving the other eye. “The tip of the nail was like the finger in the dam. We were worried that if we pulled it out, there would be bleeding” — a jet of blood that could damage the other eye or the brain, or even prove fatal, Asaad said. So they made an elaborate plan in case an artery ruptured and had to be repaired: One surgeon was ready to operate through the head. A second surgeon was ready to operate through the neck. As these two stood by, a third surgeon carefully pulled out the nail. They waited several minutes. No major bleeding occurred. They stopped sedating him and the patient was allowed to wake. After a tetanus shot and a prescription for five days of preventive antibiotics, he was on his way. A checkup eight weeks later showed his vision had returned to normal. Had the nail struck 1 millimeter away, he likely would have had major damage, doctors said. As dramatic as it was, “nails penetrating the skull are not as uncommon as you would think,” usually from nail gun accidents, Asaad said. Gupta said the lesson is clear: “Wear eye protection whenever operating heavy machinery” or power tools, even simple ones used in gardening.
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This image provided by the New England Journal of Medicine shows a CT scan with a nail in the eye of a patient. A checkup eight weeks later showed his vision had returned to normal.
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caused by motor vehicle accidents but before permanent scarring of the lesion had set in. Cells were injected both above and below the area of injury. “The cells have the property where they migrate toward the injury site, they home in on the injury site and they track along the nerve fibres in the spinal cord,” Fehlings said. Patients ranged in age from 19 to 53, with a mean age of 33. Eleven males and one female took part in the research, which was presented Thursday in Montreal at a joint meeting of the International Spinal Cord Society and the American Spinal Injury Association. Dr. Armin Curt, head of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre at Balgrist University Hospital who led the Zurich team, said thoracic spinal cord injuries have “historically defied responses to experimental therapies.” The measurable gains found in some patients “strongly argue for a biological result of the transplanted cells,” Curt said in a release. “Such gains are unlikely to have occurred spontaneously given the average time from injury.” Cells for the research came from California-based StemCells Inc., which organized the study. Because the cells are purified and grown from donated tissue, recipients took a medication to prevent an immune-system reaction for about nine months. The neural stem cells, or HuCNS-
SCs, did not cause adverse effects in patients and are considered to be safe, the researchers concluded. “Our primary focus in this study ... was to evaluate safety and also to look for even small signs of an effect that went beyond the possibility of spontaneous recovery,” said StemCells chief medical officer Dr. Stephen Huhn. “We found evidence of sensory gains in multiple segments of the injured thoracic spinal cord across multiple patients.” The company is now turning its sights on the next phase of its research - transplanting the stem cells into pa-
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Cate Blanchett, director Todd Haynes and Rooney Mara pose for photographers upon arrival for the screening of the film ‘Carol’ at the 68th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Sunday. “I feel we’re both quite practical and pragmatic about the work,” she says. “We’re both pretty unshockable. There was a little: ‘Don’t worry, don’t be embarrassed.”’ Mara, though, initially turned down the film before Haynes and Blanchett came aboard. The script, by Phyllis Nagy, first came to Mara while she was recovering from the attention of Dragon Tattoo. “Everything I read, I was like, ‘Oh I can’t do that. I’ll be terrible in that. I don’t know how to do that. I don’t know who that is.’ I felt like I couldn’t play anyone,” says Mara. “Now looking back on it, I must have really hated myself to turn it down.” For Haynes, Blanchett and Mara add to a filmography littered with powerful female performances: Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce, Julianne Moore in the
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AIREY Mrs. Vera Ethel May 3, 1920 - May 10, 2015 Vera Airey passed away at the Stettler Health Care Centre on May 10, 2015 at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her loving family: Clarence (Delores), Bill (Judy), Wiltse, Maureen (Lynn) Roxinne Carlson, Clarinda Langford, Melinda (John) Parker; daughter in law Laurie Waltham; 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; sister in law Mary Airey; as well as other relatives and many friends. Vera was predeceased by her parents, husband Fred, sons Gerald and Lawrne, daughters in law Dorothy and Mary, son in law Reg Langford and all of her beloved Blaney siblings. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, 4707-70 St., Stettler, Alberta with Rev. Lyn Lamers, Stettler United Church, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Omega Cemetery, Box 11, Gadsby, AB T0C 1K0. Sympathies may be viewed or sent to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 403-742-3422, entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
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DEARLY LOVED KWANTES Harry John (Arie Johannes) 1930 - 2015 Harry John Kwantes of Red Deer passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 85 years after a brief illness. He went to be with his Lord and Savior. Harry was born in Andijk, the Netherlands. In 1953, Harry immigrated to Alberta with his newly married love Nel Kooiman. They became Canadian Citizens in 1967. He leaves a legacy of Godly living, hard work, kindness, love and hospitality. Our beloved father and cherished Opa leaves to mourn five daughters, Alice Skaley, Trude (David) Whittaker, Marilyn (Leslie) Hunstad, Francine (Bernie) Benson, Dory (Trevor) Ellerby; 13 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and numerous other family members in Alberta and Holland. Harry was predeceased by his wife Nel in November of 2008. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Harry’s life to be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 16 - McVicar St., Red Deer, AB on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:30 am. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so from 10:00 am to 10:25 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 - Arnot Ave., Red Deer AB T4R 3S6. Condolences to Harry’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944
Obituaries WIEBE Yvonne Annette 1955 - 2015 Yvonne Annette Wiebe (nee Hopp) of Red Deer passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 just days after her 60th birthday. She is survived by her son Justin Wiebe, her brothers; Harold Hopp, Randy Hopp, and Ken Hopp and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years David Wiebe and her parents; Berthold Hopp and Annette Huber. Yvonne was born and raised in Red Deer; where she also attended school. A funeral will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 45 Street, Red Deer, on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
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MOSHER John Howard 1940 - 2015 John Howard Mosher of Red Deer passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 74 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Irene Mosher, son Wade Mosher of Red Deer, two daughters: Louise (Phil) Coulombe of Calgary, Sandy (Mike) Hofer of Red Deer, six grandchildren: Zachary and Derek Coulombe, Shannara and Keira Hofer, and Ava and Claire Mosher, as well as brother Bill, and sister Millie. He was predeceased by his brother Harry. A Memorial Service was held at the Church of the Nazarene (West Park), Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in John’s honor may be made directly to Prostate Cancer Canada at www.prostatecancer.ca or a charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
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BILLEY Daniel (Denny) May 6, 1957 - May 17, 2015 Denny fought a good fight and at the age of 58, he finished his last race, wide open until he saw God but didn’t brake. He was the greatest dad to his son, Chris (Theresa) Billey and daughter, Leanne (Geordie) Strabel, the best “Race Poppa” to his one and only grandson, Seth, and the love of his fiancée’s life, Carla. He was the youngest of five children from Anne and George Billey; Kathleen (Jim) Walker, Addlin (Ray) Rogers, Tilly (John) Rawluk, and Irene Billey, and the apple of their eyes! He was the go to uncle and above all, he was the BEST friend any of us could have! Remember him with a smile today and please join us for a celebration of his life at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tribute’s in Daniel’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer & District SPCA, 4505 77 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4P 2J1. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
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BOWER AREA Brown Close/Barrett Dr. Bunn Cres. Barrett Drive INGLEWOOD AREA Ibbotson Close Imbeau Close INGLEWOOD AREA Munro Cres./MacKenzie Cres. McCullough Cres. McDougall Cres. LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. SOUTHBROOK AREA
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CRYSTAL GLASS needs a GLASS INSTALLER. Some exp. preferred, but training is provided. Benefits and company uniforms after 3 months. Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email: branch208@crystalglass.ca
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FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, BIRD houses $15, $3, $45; Can deliver bird feeder $20, bat house 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 $10, 6’ high wishing well $70, 100 covered coat LOGS hangers .25 cents ea. Semi loads of pine, spruce, 403-346-5745 tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Looking for a new pet? Lil Mule Logging Check out Classifieds to 403-318-4346 find the purrfect pet.
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Firewood
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Children's Items
BABY Safety 1st exersaucer, $25. 403-342-1934 BRAND new breast pump, $5. 403-885-5020
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ENTERTAINMENT stand, $40. 403-342-0813 STAR CHOICE, dish, stand & receive $100. 403-342-0813 OVER 100 LP records, (45 & 78). $100. 403-885-5020 SPIDER Plants (4), $4. ea. 2 mature spider plants, $8. ea. 403-342-7460
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BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550
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GROUND Up Bobcat & Landscaping Ltd. For free quote call 403-848-0153 J & J ENTERPRISES Landscaping, garbage removal, bldg. maint., weed control. Cert. tradesman. Free Quotes 403-848-4401, 877-8717
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FANTASY SPA
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LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111
MORRISROE MANOR
3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, Adult bldg. only, N/S No pets 403-596-2444
Massage Therapy
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MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161
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5* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 505-4777 DUMP RUNS, clean ups and more. 403-550-2502 NOW is the time to get your yard in shape. Aerations & power rakes 403-318-7625
Painters/ Decorators
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JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
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PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. WCB covered, fully Licensed & Insured. 403-896-4869 Start your career! See Help Wanted
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QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s Roofing. Re-roofing specialist. Fully insured. Insurance claims welcome. 10 yr. warranty on all work. 403-350-7602
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HELPING HANDS
Home Supports for Seniors. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777
Window Cleaning
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RESIDENTIAL Window & Eavestrough Cleaning. Free Est.. 403-506-4822
Yard Care
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Houses For Sale
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“COMING SOON” BY
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Pasture
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PASTURE LAND Avail. for 10 cow/calves, in North Red Deer. 403-346-5885 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
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PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., ALL yard & bobcat services, 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. junk/tree/hedges. Down payment $4000. Call 403-358-1614 at anytime. 403-588-8820 Tired of Standing? THE ROTOTILLER GUY Find something to sit on Garden Rototilling & Yard in Classifieds Prep. 403-597-3957
CORSAIR 28’ Motorhome 403-783-2330 or 704-9109
Fifth Wheels
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2004 CORSAIR 26.5’, 1 large slide, well maint., ready to go 403-227-6794
Holiday Trailers
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DREAM COTTAGE
Open House May 16, 3-5 pm. Like new $449,00, 3 bdrm., 5 pc. bath, open beam vaulted cedar ceilings, all newly reno, one blk. from the lake, parking for 3. Margaret Comeau RE/MAX 403.391.3399
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1550 sq. ft. bi-level w/dbl. att. garage $499,900 403-588-2550 TROCHU, walk out, reno’d, 1/2 duplex, 2 bdrms., 2 baths, family room. $189,900. 403-896-8312
Condos/ Townhouses
MICHENER Hill condos Phase 3 Red Deer New 4th flr. corner suite, 1096 Sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, a/c, all appls, underground parking w/storage, recreational amenities, extended care center attached, deck 403-227-6554 to 4 pm. weekdays or 588-8623 anytime. Pics avai. on kijji OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-5 639 OAK ST. Springbrook 403-588-2550
Lots For Sale
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Residential Building Lots in a Gated, Maintenance Free Golf & Lake Bedroom community, 25 minutes from Red Deer. Lots starting from 99K Contact Mike at 1-403-588-0218
Investment Opportunities
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4 PLEX/sale Elnora, huge lot, 2 titles, fully occupied, $379,900 Brian 403-348-6594
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Antique & Classic Autos
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1984 PONTIAC Fiero, exc. cond. $3250. 403-357-8467
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Authorities say a 73-yearold BASE jumper who died after leaping from a southern Idaho bridge had set his parachute on fire as part of a stunt. A graphic video of the May 7 fatal jump was posted on YouTube on Monday. It appears to show James E. Hickey of Claremont, California, engulfed in flames as he plunged 500 feet (150 metres)t from the Perrine Bridge to his death in the Snake River. Officials say Hickey had planned to jettison the flaming parachute and deploy a second chute in the stunt. Professional BASE jumper Sean Chuma told the Twin Falls newspaper The Times-News that he heard Hickey had previously performed the stunt while skydiving. The initial report from the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s office, released shortly after Hickey’s death, said only that his parachute deployed too late. At least five people have died in BASE jumping accidents since January, including two last week at Yosemite National Park.
SANAA, Yemen — The Saudi-led coalition on Tuesday carried out the heaviest airstrikes on the Yemeni capital since a five-day truce with Yemen’s Shiite rebels expired earlier this week, hitting weapons depots in the mountains surrounding Sanaa and sending dozens of families fleeing their homes in panic. The bombardment began shortly after midnight Monday, with airstrikes targeting rebel-held military depots in the mountains of Fag Atan and Noqom, where missiles, tanks and artillery are kept, the residents said. There was no immediate word on casualties. The Saudi-led coalition has repeatedly struck the two sites since launching the air campaign against the Iranian-backed rebels, known as Houthis, on March 26. But Tuesday’s assault was the heaviest since Sunday’s expiration of a five-day humanitarian truce, which was repeatedly violated.
Russians captured in Ukraine send messages to family back home KIEV, Ukraine — Lonely and hurting, two men lie in narrow beds in a Kyiv hospital as controversy swirls around them. The men say they are Russian soldiers who were captured and wounded while on active duty in the rebellious east, Ukrainian authorities say they are definitive proof that Russia is at war in Ukraine, and Moscow hotly denies the claims. Representatives of Amnesty International and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which has shepherded a shaky cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, visited the men Tuesday and found them apparently in reasonable condition. “I got professional medical aid, surgery. To my relatives, I want to say everything is fine with me, I’m alive and well,” said one, who identified himself as Yevgeny Yerofeyev, a captain in the Russian army. “I’m missing my family and relatives so much,” the other, Sgt. Alexander Alexandrov, told reporters who accompanied the international representatives. In video statements posted by the Ukrainian Security Service, the men say they were taking part in a reconnaissance operation in the Luhansk re-
Iraq struggles with sectarian politics as it responds to IS capture of Ramadi BAGHDAD — As it moves to try to reverse the stunning loss of Ramadi, the capital of Iraq’s largest Sunni province, the Shiite-led government is hamstrung by the sectarian politics it has failed to overcome ever since the Islamic State group began its rampage more than a year ago. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi vowed Tuesday to arm Sunni tribesmen to help retake Ramadi, a plan the United States has encouraged to better empower the minority community in the fight to defend their cities and to reduce their support for the Sunni extremists. But the pledge met immediate skepticism from Sunnis, given that similar promises after Islamic State militants seized the northern city of Mosul last summer were barely implemented. It also met quick resistance from Shiite rivals within al-Abadi’s own government, who oppose arming Sunnis. At the same time, the government was rallying Iranian-backed Shiite militiamen to join the offensive, raising the prospect of dangerous frictions in a country that was nearly torn to pieces by bloody Shiite-Sunni violence from 2006-2007. Though the Shiite militiamen have been crucial to reversing other
RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, May 20, 2015 D3 losses to IS militants, they have also been accused of abuses against Sunni residents of those areas. Around 3,000 Shiite militiamen have deployed near Ramadi, most in the Habbaniya military base and the town of Khaldiya, east of the city. Others deployed on routes from Anbar province toward southern Iraq to prevent any IS attempt to advance on Shiite holy sites there. The capture of Ramadi was a major blow to the U.S.-backed strategy against the Islamic State group. Over the past months, the combination of regular troops, Shiite militias and Kurdish fighters backed by U.S.-led airstrikes have managed to seize back territory from IS across northern and western Iraq.
Republicans on the Iraq war: OK, it was a mistake WASHINGTON — It’s perhaps fitting that a member of the Bush family has achieved in a few days something that seemed unattainable for years: getting Republicans to declare that the 2003 invasion of Iraq was, after all, a big mistake. Republican presidential candidates have been lining up to call it an error. Ted Cruz, Scott Walker, Marco Rubio, George Pataki, Rick Santorum, Rand Paul, radio host Laura Ingraham — every one took a position that would have been anathema within the party a few years ago. It was all triggered by an apparent flub by Jeb Bush. The presidential hopeful, ex-Florida governor and brother of the president who attacked Iraq was asked on Fox News last week whether he would have invaded, knowing what he knows today. Yes, he replied. He tried to correct the record a day later. He said he’d misinterpreted the question and had based his answer on how he felt in 2003 — when the U.S. government said Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction and an invasion would be quick and easy. By week’s end, he settled on a final answer: no. He was pounded with criticism in the meantime — largely from his own side. Ingraham, a popular conservative radio host, said: “You can’t still think that going into Iraq, now, as a sane human being, was the right thing to do. If you do, there has to be something wrong with you.” Other presidential aspirants had no problem answering the Iraq question. “Of course not,” Cruz, the conservative favourite from Texas, told CNN. “I mean, the entire predicate for the war against Iraq was the intelligence that showed they had weapons of mass destruction and that there was a real risk they might use them.... “We now know that intelligence was false.”
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May 20 1990 — Lucien Bouchard sends a telegram of support to the Parti Quebecois National Council meeting at Alma praising those who fought for the Yes side during the 1980 Referendum. Many of his fellow Progressive Conservative caucus members are outraged; leads to his resignation from the federal party. 1980 — Quebec votes No by 59.56 per cent to René Lévesque’s referendum to get a
mandate to negotiate Quebec’s sovereigntyassociation with the rest of Canada. The No forces were led by Claude Ryan. It is the first live coverage of a Canadian referendum. Lévesque says to his supporters: “If I understand you correctly, what you are telling me is, Next Time!” Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau promises “renewed federalism” even if it means patriating the constitution. 1938 — Five hundred unemployed members of Relief Project Worker’s Union start a sitdown strike in Hotel Georgia in Vancouver. They are paid $500 to leave.
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Woman won’t share cost of dating Dear Annie: I recently dated a woman my husband’s cousin’s wife commentwho never offered to pay for a meal, a ed that she had always loved the name movie or so much as an ice cream cone. “Jane” and that she and her husband We went out several times. had picked it out as the name We’re both in our late 50s they would someday give and earn good incomes. She their child. says she won’t pay for things Had I known this, I would until she is in a committed have selected a different relationship. I have no probname for my child. lem paying for anything that Well, this cousin is now I invite her to. But she would pregnant with a girl. And suggest things for us to do and even though our child is never offer to pay. What’s the named “Jane,” they are etiquette these days? — Ron planning to name theirs the Dear Ron: This is often a same. I know I can’t tell them generational issue. Women to change it because I had who were brought up to beit first, but it still upsets my MITCHELL lieve the man pays for everyhusband and me. & SUGAR thing sometimes have diffiI believe, out of respect, culty sharing the costs. And they should pick a different some men resist it, as well. name. After all, there were But women who feel uncoma lot of names I wanted, but fortable paying half the tab they were already taken, so I in a restaurant can reciprocate by invit- chose something else. ing the guy over for a home-cooked meal Am I wrong? How do I calm down or getting tickets to a play or a concert. about this? — I Picked It First A woman who refuses to make any effort Dear Picked: No one has a monopoly in that direction is not playing fair. on baby names, even if you are close Dear Annie: Last fall we had a baby relatives. girl, and at the last minute, I decided This cousin picked “Jane” indepenon the name “Jane.” Unaware of this, dently of you. And you admit selecting
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HOROSCOPES Wednesday, May 20 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cher 69; John Billingsley 55; Angela Bethany Goethals 38 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Communication planet Mercury is in retrograde motion until June 11, so be careful what you say. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You are very creative and strive to live your life just the way you want to. 2015 is the year to be more JOANNE disciplined in your approach, as MADELEINE you focus on your goals for the MOORE future. SUN SIGNS ARIES (March 21-April 19): Retrograde Mercury is confusing communication but, if you are clear and concise with loved ones, then you can get
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“Jane” at the last minute. No one is intentionally trying to hurt someone else or deprive them of being special. We agree that it is easier when close family members choose different names, but truly, it is not as important as you think. In fact, in some families, cousins are named after the same grandparent and carry the same name across generations. It is considered an honour. Here’s how you calm down: Your child was born first. People already know her as “Jane.” When the cousin’s child is born, people will be inclined to give her a nickname in order to differentiate between the two babies. Adopting a lighthearted attitude about this will smooth everyone’s ruffled feathers, including yours, and will allow your child and her newest cousin to become good friends. They will think having the same name is amazing and wonderful. Please don’t be so upset that you inadvertently teach them otherwise. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators. com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
your message across loud and clear. Family matters are favoured. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mercury is reversing through your money zone, so you need to get serious about your financial situation. If you don’t understand all the facts and figures, then find someone who does. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): With Mercury reversing through your sign, things won’t go according to plan. So improvisation and patience are needed between now and June 11, when Mercury goes direct again. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Crabs can be stubborn souls but you need to be flexible, as others won’t behave in rational and predictable ways that you can clearly fathom. Strive to keep the lines of communication open. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mercury is reversing through your social networking zone so double-check all posts, tweets and emails before you press send. It will be very easy to send the wrong message to the wrong person! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be careful how you pass on information over the next three weeks, as Mercury is retrograde. If you are vague, then you’ll be misunderstood. A cautious approach is the clever way to go. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): With Mercury now retrograde, avoid signing contracts and buying big ticket items like a computer or car until after June 11. Plus get
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Man enraged by lack of mac and cheese at rest stop NEWBURG, Pa. — State police say a New York man became angry when he couldn’t get macaroni and cheese at a Pennsylvania Turnpike rest stop, then furious when the same restaurant was out of potatoes. Forty-seven-year-old Kevin Nelson, of Amsterdam, was cited for disorderly conduct Wednesday. Police say Nelson stopped at a Roy Rogers at a rest stop in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County on Monday night then became “angry and agitated and began to curse” after learning the restaurant was out of macaroni and cheese. Police say Nelson then got coffee from another vendor, and returned to order potatoes at the Roy Rogers. Told they were out of potatoes, too, Nelson allegedly became enraged and began throwing condiments over the counter.
any health problems checked as soon as possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you can, avoid signing contracts between now and June 11, as Mercury reverses through your joint finances and ‘money-fromothers’ zone. Instead, be patient and wait. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Expect conversation overload, as Mercury reverses through your relationship zone. Make sure you choose your words wisely Sagittarius, otherwise you’ll just upset loved ones. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Strive to make changes at work that allow you more freedom to express your Capricorn creativity. But tread carefully with a colleague or acquaintance who is feeling frustrated. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A relationship with a child, teenager or friend is about to go through a tricky patch, as Mercury confuses communication and heightens sensitivities. A dash of diplomacy will get you through. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Prepare for some domestic dramas and family fiascoes, as Mercury reverses through your home zone for three weeks. So avoid bringing up controversial subjects until a more suitable time. Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist.
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Car bombing in Kabul kills at least 6 people KABUL — A large suicide car bombing struck downtown Kabul on Tuesday afternoon, apparently targeting justice ministry employees and killing at least six people, an Afghan official said. The attack happened in the car park of the Justice Ministry when a car packed with explosives was detonated, said Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi. He said at least six people were killed and nine were wounded in the explosion. “Initial reports indicate the blast was the result of a car bomb suicide attack at the Justice Ministry,” Sediqqi said. The spokesman for the Ministry of Public Health, Ismail Kahossi, said a total of 42 people were taken to hospitals around the Afghan capital following the blast. Some sustained only minor injuries from flying glass. The 4 p.m. bombing coincided with the end of the working day, when ministry employees board minibuses in the car park to go home. The ministry is surrounded by buildings and shops and is located in one of the busiest areas of downtown Kabul.
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WACO, Texas — A meeting of motorcycle clubs ended in a deadly shootout after two rival gangs faced off at a Waco restaurant, an explosion of what Texas authorities had warned earlier in the month was growing animosity between the groups. The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Joint Information Center issued a bulletin May 1 that cautioned authorities about increasing violence between the Bandidos and the Cossacks, Dallas TV station WFAA reported Monday. The county sheriff has said all nine people who were killed in the melee Sunday were part of those two groups. The shootout at a Twin Peaks restaurant also left 18 injured, and about 170 have been charged. The bulletin, obtained by WFAA, said the tension could stem from Cossacks refusing to pay Bandidos dues for operating in Texas and for wearing a patch on their vest that claimed Texas as their turf without the Bandidos’ approval.
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